Kids in San Angelo were weak to 10.00 lower, however at Ft. Collins kids traded steady to 10.00 higher. Nannies were firm to 10.00 higher in both sale barns. Trade was moderate with moderate to good demand however San Angelo’s supply was shortened by rain. Selection 1 class (Kids) 25-40lbs = N/A 40-80lbs = $2.10/lb [...]
We now offer ultrasound detection services using a PREG-TONE. It is said to be 100% accurate at between 30-45 days after conception, depending on the animal. The patented PREG-TONE uses high frequency sound waves called ultrasound to detect amniotic fluid present during pregnancy. We can use this device for ultrasonic pregnancy detection in swine, sheep, alpacas, meat & [...]
Our first full-blood red doeling born on the ranch, VYK Holle, had her first kidding yesterday evening and gave us another wonderful solid red doeling. She was born unassisted at 9.0lbs even. Her father is MAUL Gunnar. We will most likely be keeping this beauty and registering her with the USBGA as one of our full-blood future [...]
A new Spanish study has found that goat milk has many nutrients that make it similar to human milk. Researchers at the University of Granada Department of Physiology and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, coordinated by Prof Margarita Sánchez Campos, have proven that goat milk has nutritional characteristics beneficial to health. The regular consumption of goat [...]
Desert Viking Ranch is a small, quality ranching operation located 17 miles west of the famous Tombstone, AZ.
Our primary focus is on top quality meat production. In doing so we keep with ABGA & USBGA guidelines for standards for Boer goats, and PDCA standards for Dexter cattle. We also raise honey bees, providing raw filtered honey when in season.
