University of Wisconsin–Madison

Goats & Sheep


The articles and booklets provided here have been generously donated by the authors or publishers for the purpose of educating animal owners and  veterinarians. Some of the articles were written some time ago, but the information is still  very relevant.

Please feel free to download and distribute them to others but please also credit the source of these materials.


Johne’s Disease Q & A for Goat Owners
National Johne’s Education Initiative

Johne’s disease is common in goats. This helpful brochure for goat owners and  producers is focused on managing Johne’s disease. Feel free to download, print or forward them to your breeder clubs, 4H groups, FFA organizations, and other  associations and clubs for meat, dairy, fleece or fiber production goats.

Click here to download 432 KB pdf document.


Johne’s Disease Q & A for Sheep Owners
National Johne’s Education Initiative

This helpful brochure for sheep producers is focused on managing Johne’s disease. Feel free to download, print or forward them to your breeder clubs, 4H groups, FFA organizations, and other  associations and clubs for meat, dairy, fleece or fiber production sheep.

Click here to download this 500KB pdf document.