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Tamsin Cooper
Articles by Tamsin Cooper
Goat Personality Traits and Their Importance in the Herd
Goat personality traits are individual differences that are important to accommodate for effective goat husbandry. Attention to different behavioral needs ensures the welfare of the whole herd.
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Breed Profile: Pygora Goat
The Pygora is an American homesteader’s goat bred to produce soft, fine fiber of cashmere or mohair type for hand spinning.
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Old Irish Goats Clear Brush and Prevent Wildfires
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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