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Goat Journal Contributor

We love when guest writers stop by to share their knowledge and love of keeping goats. Take a minute to learn something new from an experienced goat keeper!
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Articles by Goat Journal Contributor

Goat Cheese Empanadas

Empanadas are a fried or baked savory turnover with an unclear origin, with claims of originating in Spain, Persia, and Argentina among others.

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How to Increase Milk Production in Goats

How to manage and what to feed goats to increase milk production.

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Portland Creamery

Portland Creamery’s flagship plain chevre reveals the outstanding milk that goes into the product — it’s beautifully light, creamy, and just a bit tart and lemony.

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Fighting Parasites with Fungus
April 30, 2023 · · Health

A number of strategies beyond deworming can help prevent parasites before they gain a foothold. Two of these will be covered in this article: pasture management and a product called BioWorma.

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Ham and Cheese Poppers

Serve these delicious ham and cheese poppers for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. They’re excellent for snacks or tossing into lunch boxes.

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Loaded Cheesy Pizza Pockets

These homemade, loaded, cheesy pizza pockets are my way of getting my nostalgic junk food fix without sacrificing quality ingredients and a healthier meal or snack to our kitchen table.

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Rabies in Goats

Rabies is a fatal viral disease affecting warm-blooded animals’ brains and central nervous systems. Still fairly rare in goats in the U.S., a few are diagnosed with rabies every year.

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In Memoriam—Christina Strickland January 3, 1948, to July 14, 2022
March 24, 2023 · · Ownership

Add to Favorites By Cheryl K. Smith  Last year saw the loss of a shining star in the dairy goat community: Christina Strickland of Scio, Oregon. She was a premier …

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Grafting Goat Kids to Another Doe
March 24, 2023 · · Ownership

If you weren’t planning for a bottle baby, you may wonder if you could convince an adoptive doe to foster kids.

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The Challenge of Ringwomb in Goats
March 24, 2023 · · Health

Usually, when a doe goes into labor, an interaction of hormones and contractions of the uterus causes the cervix to soften and dilate. With ringwomb, this process goes awry, and the kid gets stuck.

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