Inspirational ideas: Goats in good company
Parasites in goats are common. They can have varying effects on the animals, but sometimes can be a serious problem. An organic farmer in Italy has found a natural way of reducing the effect of these – bringing in black laying hens to live alongside the goats. These hens help keep the parasites at bay by feasting on the insect larvae!
Organization: EIP Agri
Year: 2017
Country/ies: Italy
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en/news/inspirational-ideas-goats-good-company
Content language: English