Bathing Goats in the Sea:

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external parasites such as ticks and lice leave goats thin,sickly and scratching.Usually the skin and coat become dry and danduff-filled.Just as the use of salt in animals diets helps to improve nutrition,so saltwater controls external parasites and helps make the hair glossy and healthy.Coastal farmers who immerse their goats in seawater from time to time have proven this.Also,goats that have learned to drink seawater tend to be in healthier physical condition,with a shiny coat.The practice is limited to coastal areas.Bathing during cold peroids of the day or in inclement weather may pose health problems for the animals.Constant handling of the goats while they are being bathed tames and makes them responsive to the raiser.The bathing and handling also gives the goats an opportunity for good hygiene and reduce their undesirable odor.
Location: Southern Leyte,Philippines