Some goats are more susceptible to lice than others. Often the single emaciated kid in a pen has a huge load of body lice. Use a dairy insecticide powder to help keep lice under control. It is worthwhile clipping goats completely in warm weather.
The earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua and was felt across Central America, killing at least one person, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. Jose Cabezas / Reuters.
Although hurricanes occasionally form in the Pacific, they seldom affect El Salvador. From November through April, the northeast trade winds control weather patterns. During these months, air flowing from the Caribbean has had most of the precipitation wrung out of it passing over the mountains in Honduras. By the time this air reaches El Salvador, it is dry, hot, and hazy. This season is known locally as verano, or summer.