Distract your goat with food and place her in a head gate or another device that holds her head in place. Shave one side of her neck on the underside with standard clippers. You should be able to see the jugular vein now. It's important to shave the goat so you can see her vein more easily. It's in about the same place that it is on humans. Typically, you remove the caps on the syringe and needle except for the one on top of the needle. Twist the bottom of the needle into the syringe. It should click in place. Once you have it in place, take the cap off the needle end, too. They should place one hand on the shoulder of the goat, pulling the goat in towards them. The other hand should go under the chin and around the top of the head, pulling the head in towards them and away from you. You may need a person on the back end, too, to hold her in place. Use your hand to apply pressure to the base of the neck on the side you're on. You should see the jugular vein pop out above your hand.  You should be able to feel the goat's pulse in the vein. If you have trouble getting the vein to pop out, move the goat’s head away from the side you’re working on. Push the needle in at an angle. Turn the needle the same direction as the vein but with the syringe closer to the skin on the same side as the base of the neck. In other words, don't stick it in at a perpendicular angle to the goat's skin.  Pull the plunger out, and you should see blood in the syringe. Draw the plunger back until you have enough blood for the test and then remove the needle from the goat's neck. If you don't see blood, you need to try again to hit the vein. You should have a sterile tube that came with your syringe kit. Plunge the needle into the rubber top. The syringe should automatically pull the blood into the tube because it's a vacuum. Pull the needle out when it's done.  Label the tube with the goat's name and the date, as well as any other information the company requires. If you're using a home test, you can simply use the syringe to push a few droplets of blood onto the testing stick.
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One-sentence summary -- Shave your goat for drawing blood. Place a 20-gauge needle in the top of a sterile syringe. Have someone hold the goat in place for you to take blood. Put pressure on the base of the neck to pop the vein out. Insert the needle into the vein and draw blood out. Inject the blood into the sterile tube.


If you work at a public computer, then you need to be careful about erasing your logins and passwords when you sign off.  Some internet browsers will ask if you want to save your password when you log onto a website. Always decline to save. If you save the password, then someone using the computer behind you could gain easy access to your accounts. You should also think about changing your user name and password frequently, maybe once a month. The rise of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram now allows people to share many private details of their lives with others. Unfortunately, identity thieves can browse your profiles and learn personal information. They could then use this personal information to potentially answer the security questions on your accounts, thereby gaining access.  Long-time users of social media are twice as likely to become victims of identity theft as others. The dangers of sharing too much personal information online are very real. If you have social media accounts, you should at a minimum make them private so that strangers cannot access them. Indeed, it is best to use the highest level privacy setting. Encryption is a technology that scrambles your personal information before sending it over the internet. To check if encryption has been activated, check for the “lock” icon on your web browser's status bar. Think twice before sending personal information when using public Wi-Fi in a coffee shop, library, or other public place. You should do so only if the website is encrypted or the Wi-Fi is secured. If your financial information is stolen, then credit card companies typically offer greater protections than a debit card. Use a dedicated credit card for online purchases and monitor your credit statements. “Phishing” is a technique scammers use to gain access to your computer and your accounts. Often scammers embed a link into a spam email. When you click on it, they can install malware onto your computer and gain personal information.  Scammers also use pop-ups that look like those from a legitimate business or bank. Always take a moment to verify that you are at the right website before clicking links. For more information, see Report Phishing. You should install anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computers, as well as installing a firewall. You will want these programs to update often and install any security patch that is necessary to protect your files. You will have to pay for internet security software. The prices can range from $29.99 for basic security software to several hundred dollars for more advanced systems.
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One-sentence summary -- Clear website logins and passwords. Avoid oversharing personal details online. Send personal information encrypted. Make online purchases with a credit card. Be wary of unsolicited emails. Install security software.


If your boyfriend seems upset, one way to help is by giving him room to talk about what’s wrong. Getting things off his chest may help him feel better or come to some sort of solution.  You might say, “You seem upset, baby. Want to talk about it?” If he wants to talk, practice  active listening skills. Don’t interrupt or rush in trying to fix the problem. Just hear him out. his feelings. One of the most valuable things you can offer your boyfriend is the sense that you understand or have sympathy for what’s happening in his life. Validation simply means that you let him know that what he’s feelings is okay and understandable.  First, let his words clue you in on how he’s feeling. Listen for feeling statements, such as “I don’t know what to do” or “I’m devastated.” Then, validate his feelings by saying things like, “Aw, I’m so sorry that happened. It makes sense that you’re so confused” or “I completely understand why you feel so crushed.” Even if your boyfriend is typically the outspoken type, he may not immediately want to discuss the situation or his feeling about it. Encourage your boyfriend to talk. However, if he’s not ready, don’t press the issue.  For example, if you ask “Do you want to talk?” and he responds with “no,” you might say, “Okay, that’s fine. I’m here if you ever want to.” Don’t constantly beg him to tell you what’s wrong if he doesn’t feel like talking. Give it some time. More than likely, he will open up. Don’t be surprised if your boyfriend asks for some space to deal with what’s going on. Some people prefer to be alone when they’re upset. Try not to take it personally—just give him a little time to himself.  Let's say your boyfriend had a fight with his dad. If he needs space to think it over, you might say, “I’ll give you some time alone, but I’ll drop by and check on you later, okay?” If your boyfriend doesn’t expressly ask for time alone, then he’s probably happy that you’re there. If your boyfriend remains upset for a long period of time, withdraws from his family and friends, or begins to engage in risky behaviors, he may need counseling from a mental health professional. Suggest to him that he attend a therapy session.   For example, you might say, "I've noticed you've seemed really down lately. Have you considered talking to a therapist about this?" Tell your boyfriend that you'll help him find a therapist or even take him to the appointment if he needs support.
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Listen if he wants to talk.  Validate Be okay with his silence. Give him space. Encourage him to get professional help if it doesn't pass.