Goat Breeds
For The Love of the Kiko Meat Goat
Looking for a hardy meat goat that’s parasite resistant? The Kiko a great forager and requires little in the way of extra maintenance.
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Meat Goats for “Boer”-ed Empty Nesters
Add to Favorites Jumping into raising Boer meat goats isn’t for every retiree, but for Shanna and her husband, it was exactly what they needed. -by Shanna Spence, AKA The …
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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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Finding Purpose
The best way to save a rare breed from extinction is to find a purpose for it.
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Heritage Breeds Week: Endangered Goat Breeds
International Heritage Breeds Week shines a global spotlight on the conservation of heritage endangered goat breeds.
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Comparing Milk from Different Dairy Goat Breeds
If you’re looking for a better cheese, a creamier milk, or great quantity, there’s certain to be a dairy goat breed that can meet the need.
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Breed Profile: Old English Goat
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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Historical Background of Alpine Goats
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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When Were Goats Domesticated, and Where?
When and where were goats domesticated and how was it done? As one of the first farm animals domesticated from a wild goat species, goats have a fascinating past and give insights into early human history.
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Breed Profile: Navajo Angora Goat
The Navajo Angora goat is the hardy mohair goat of the Navajo Nation where herders keep goats in a pastoral system. Their unique qualities combine good survival skills with low-input production.
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