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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

Breed Profile: Toggenburg Goat
April 24, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Toggenburg goat is a Swiss dairy goat of long-standing reputation. Although smaller than most dairy breeds, she yields well and has great conformation and character.

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Breed Profile: Saanen Goat
April 21, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Saanen goat milk production per day, calm homebody temperament, and short hair make her the most popular goat for intensive dairy. So, how did she come by these qualities? Read on for more Saanen goat facts.

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Breed Profile: Nubian Goats
April 20, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Nubian Goats are the most popular dairy breed in the United States and are perfect for cheesemaking. They are friendly, with an elegant and distinctive appearance of pendulous ears and roman nose. The breed was developed in Great Britain of native milking stock and goats from Asia and Africa.

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Breed Profile: Arapawa Goat
April 13, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Arapawa goat, feral for centuries on a remote island in New Zealand, is a unique source of hardy genes, providing a thrifty, self-sufficient nature. The breed is a precious resource for goat biodiversity and needs urgent conservation.

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Goat Behavior Demystified
March 26, 2022 · · Ownership

Does goat behavior make you wonder why they do the things they do? See how survival in harsh environments has shaped the way they act.

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Breed Profile: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
February 16, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Nigerian Dwarf goat is the original miniature breed, developed in America from goats of West African origin. Their small size, friendly personalities, and colorful markings make them popular as pets as well as for home dairy.

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Breed Profile: Australian Cashmere Goats
January 19, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Australian Cashmere goats were developed from native bush goats in Australia, providing the famously soft cashmere wool and eco-friendly land management.

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Breed Profile: Beetal Goats
November 22, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

Beetal goats are a versatile, multipurpose animals native to the Punjab in India and Pakistan. They are kept in small herds by rural families and villagers. With distinctive long ears and a roman nose, they can grow rather tall.

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Breed Profile: Angora Goats
November 15, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

Angora goats are fiber goats originating in Turkey that produce mohair wool. They are great browsers, but need extra nutrition and care.

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Goat Images Take the Podium
October 5, 2021 · · Ownership

Goats recognize emotion in images of goats’ faces; goats look to humans for help and learn from us; goats’ personality differences affect learning … and many more research findings!

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