About the Author
Karen Kopf
Articles by Karen Kopf
Goat Ear Tags and Other Types of Goat ID
Add to Favorites Many goat ear tags say, “UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE,” yet people remove them. Is it really against the law to remove an ear tag? Yes, in fact, it …
Read More
What to Look for in a Breeding Buck
Add to Favorites A breeding buck is the fastest way to improve — or ruin — a herd of goats. Buck selection for breeding isn’t a decision to be made …
Read More
Goat Meat: The Responsible Side Effect of Breeding
Add to Favorites How could anyone eat goat meat or sell such an endearing animal as meat? If you’d met us 15 years ago, we were there, too. Our farm …
Read More
Managing Livestock Guardian Dogs
Add to Favorites We can’t raise goats at Kopf Canyon Ranch without livestock guardian dogs (LGDs). A solid, reliable LGD is the most valuable tool on the ranch. On the …
Read More
Meat Goat Performance
Selecting for high performance makes raising goats more sustainable. By identifying high-producers, we can reduced our management burden.
Read More
How to Draw Blood from a Goat
Learning how to draw blood from a goat is a valuable skill anyone breeding goats should master. Here’s how.
Read More
Goats in Cold Weather
When it comes to goats and cold weather, we must adjust our food, water, shelter, and even supplies management.
Read More
Goat Mineral Buffets: Are They the Best?
When it comes to providing a good goat mineral, some producers are experimenting with “mineral buffets,” but do they work?
Read More
Toltrazuril for Goats
Add to Favorites -by Karen Kopf TOLTRAZURIL, OR “TOLT” — check any forum, and you’ll find recommendations for its use to combat coccidia in goats. It’s a hot topic among …
Read More
Maintaining Health with Goat Minerals
Supplementation of goat minerals is required for good health but improper supplementation can be dangerous, even deadly.
Read MoreSubscribe to Goat Journal Today!
Your Guide to All Things Goat!
Subscribe for valuable stories on goat health, written by veterinarians and experts. Learn training techniques for milk stands, pack goats, pulling carts, weed control, or just learn how to handle your pet goats in ways that don't promote aggression. Find tutorials on fencing, shelter construction, and feeding systems designed to avoid competition in your herds. And collect priceless information on how to save kids and dams during kidding season, so you are prepared when a need arises. Each issue is filled with research-based stories and actionable guidance, helping newbies and experts alike avoid costly and tragic mistakes.
Canadian Subscribers • International Subscribers
Canadian subscriptions: 1 year (includes postage & GST)