Cathy Prodoehl

Cathy Prodoehl breeds Nigerian dwarf goats in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She has been breeding for over a decade with membership in the American Dairy Goat Association and routine health checks for soundness and parasite load. On her small farm these goats live in bright, ventilated stalls and enjoy rotational access to pasture, with daily handling from an early age to encourage gentle temperaments.

Based in Stearns County and central Minnesota near Minneapolis, her herd includes multiple generations of milking does that have consistently recorded growth and milk yields. Annual hoof trimming and disbudding follow current animal welfare standards, and kidding rates and maternal instincts are documented. Their diet includes orchard grass hay, mineral supplements, and rotational grazing to support digestive health. Visitors often comment on the goats’ calm nature and sturdy conformation, reflecting years of thoughtful breeding. Breeding decisions balance structural soundness and maternal qualities to sustain a healthy herd.