Caring of Dry Goats Goat should be maintained in good condition during the dry period (non lactating period) so she will freshen in a healthy state and have every opportunity to produce more milk in the next lactation. A good mineral mixture should be available. Mineral may contain from 12-18% calcium, 6-8% phosphorus and 25-30% salt, with trace minerals and vitamins. During the last 3-4 weeks of gestation, nutrition becomes more important to the doe. She should receive a better […]