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Tamsin Cooper

Tamsin Cooper keeps goats and chickens on her smallholding in France, where she aspires to live as sustainably as possible. She follows the latest research on farm animal behavior and has mentored on animal welfare courses.
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Articles by Tamsin Cooper

Old Irish Goats Clear Brush and Prevent Wildfires
December 17, 2024 · · Ownership

Old Irish goats clear brush and invasive species on the heathland of Howth Head, Ireland, protecting homes and wildlife and enriching natural biodiversity.

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Acidosis in Goats: An Unexpected Case
October 18, 2024 · · Health, Ownership

A case of rumen acidosis in my goat due to rapidly fermentable carbohydrate overload from fresh sweet hay: symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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Breed Profile: Dutch Landrace Goat
August 3, 2024 · · Goat Breeds

The Dutch Landrace goat is a heritage breed that was almost lost, until conservationists rescued the only remaining family. The goats have now found a role in habitat conservation.

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Breed Profile: Jämtget Swedish Landrace Goat
August 3, 2024 · · Goat Breeds

The Jämtget is an endangered heritage breed, pivotal to the revival of rural income from artisan dairy produce in Jämtland, Sweden.

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Breed Profile: Payoya Goat
November 18, 2023 · · Goat Breeds

The Payoya goat is a heritage breed native to Andalusia, Spain, producing milk for artisan Spanish cheeses while managing natural landscapes.

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Breed Profile: Moroccan Goats
July 1, 2023 · · Goat Breeds

Moroccan Black goats are the ancient landrace of Berber pastoralists, highly adapted to survival in the mountains in an arid climate, although severe drought has recently pushed them up into the trees.

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Goat Body Language FAQ
July 1, 2023 · · Ownership

Goats have subtle ways of communicating, but we can learn goat body language and what different goat bleats mean, so that we can understand our goats’ needs and how to make herd management easier.

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How Do Goats Show Affection to Humans?
May 1, 2023 · · Ownership

Are goats affectionate and can they really love humans? The author gathers clues from animal behavior science and observing her herd.

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Breed Profile: Old English Goat
January 1, 2023 · · Goat Breeds

The Old English goat is the original landrace of the British Isles, perfectly adapted to their environment, but currently very rare. After becoming extinct in the US, and nearly so in the UK, British conservationists are intent on their recovery.

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What Do Goats Do Naturally? 7 Goat-Friendly Barn Essentials
December 22, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

What do goats do naturally? How can we give them freedom for natural behavior in confinement. Check out these enrichment ideas backed by science!

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