Goats

Goats are great sources of meat and milk, and have adapted well to the climate in the Yungas where we live. Since they were introduced in the past few years, however, we were not sure about what diseases and disorders might appear in our herd.


Photo: Current goat herd in Coroico Viejo.

Anahí Farfán became our newest graduate last Friday with the presentation of her project about the ranges of organic and inorganic levels of common substances in goat serum. Her research gives vets in this area (and our students) a reference for blood tests on goats: levels above or below these ranges are indicators of disorders.


Photo: (L to R) Vet professor Teddy Ibañez, Vet Director Martín Morales, new graduate Anahí Farfán, project advisor Marcelina Condori and Vice Director Hugh Smeltekop.


(Photos from Jessie)