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Read MoreAdd to Favorites by Roberta E Molaron – In the 1980s, the Bloomsburg Fair in Pennsylvania held a milking contest that had always been considered a competition for dairy cow …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites When raising endangered heritage-breed livestock like San Clemente Island goats, there’s a temptation to breed every animal to gain as many young as possible. However, conservation breeding …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) is a seaweed in the algae family used by many goat keepers as a feed supplement. It’s the most common seaweed used for animal …
Read MoreBreed temperament is a trait worth considering when planning to keep goats. Whether a factor of genetics or raising method, studies show there do appear to be differences between lines or herds where boldness, shyness, or behavioral flexibility are concerned
Read MoreAdd to Favorites With summer temperatures just around the corner, it’s time to consider ways to keep your goat herd cool and prevent heat stress in your goats. What is …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites I don’t know about y’all, but for me, junk food is a quick fix for snack time. Only, I don’t love junk ingredients. I decided dips were …
Read MoreA Sable goat is the colored offspring of purebred Saanen or Sable Saanen parents. Apart from coat color, a Sable goat has the same characteristics and qualities as a Saanen.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites In 25 years with goats, I’ve come across some strange things. I never would’ve believed I’d come across a goat in the middle of the road with …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Seeing beetles on a hay crop is alarming, but the sight of blister beetles, which love to feed on alfalfa, is on another level. They’re most common …
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