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Articles by Goat Journal Contributor

Kidding Malpresentations on the Canyon
March 24, 2023 · · Ownership

Even experienced goat owners encounter difficult births and malpresentations.

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Ranch Mac and Cheese
January 1, 2023 · · Home Dairy

Aged sharp cheeses that shred beautifully for better melting make a fantastic mac and cheese and will have you ditching the boxed stuff and never looking back.

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3-Cheese Spaghetti Squash

That sharp taste of cheddar, Muenster, and Jack cheeses makes something already delicious, like spaghetti squash, mouth-watering.

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How to Know What Plants are Toxic to Goats

Pay attention to what your goats are browsing; dangerous plants are abundant.

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Training Goats to an Electric Netting Fence

An electric netting fence is the best fencing for goats in terms of portability. And it doesn’t take long to train your animals for the electric goat fence. Here’s how to do it.

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Goat Cheese with Ash
December 19, 2022 · · Home Dairy

The history of ash in cheesemaking goes back hundreds of years to its use as a method to protect the surface of young cheese. As years passed, they later discovered that it also greatly improved the surface molds and how they grew on fresh cheeses for ripening.

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Historical Background of Alpine Goats
December 15, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Goats, including Alpine goats, are believed to be the first animal domesticated by man. Bones of goats have been found in caves along with evidence of human inhabitation of those caves.

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Preparing Goats for Winter
November 27, 2022 · · Health

Whether you have a cold hardy breed or not, fall and winter aren’t quite as carefree for our four-legged organic lawn mowers. Steps can and should be taken for making them healthier and more comfortable for the colder climates.

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What to do in a Kidding Emergency
November 22, 2022 · · Health

The vast majority of kidding in the goat barn proceed in a normal and healthy manner, but it is good to know what to do in an emergency.

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Buying Dairy Goats for Beginners
November 17, 2022 · · Home Dairy

New dairy goat buyers should remember housing, breed traits, feed, and health before bringing animals home.

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