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Angora Goats and Soil Health
January 25, 2022 · · Ownership

Angora goats make unique contributions to the environment. Their long hair sequesters large amounts of carbon ingested from their forage, helping to reduce global warming.

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Tough Challenges for Goat Farmers
January 20, 2022 · · Members Only, Ownership

One farm faces the challenges and thrives in community in the face of COVID-19.

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Goats and Insurance
January 20, 2022 · · Ownership

If you have goats, have people visit your goats, or sell products made from goats, you may want to consider goat insurance. Standard homeowner policies typically do not cover livestock, nor will they cover livestock incidents or illness/injury.

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Caring for Angora Goat Fiber During Winter
January 20, 2022 · · Ownership

Angora goat fiber is amazing, but while it’s still on the goat through winter it can cause problems. Learn how to avoid common issues.

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How Long is Goat Gestation?
January 5, 2022 · · Health, Ownership

When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.

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What to do if Your Goats are Killed by Dogs
January 1, 2022 · · Ownership

If your livestock is killed by dogs, it’s up to the owners to pay for the herd losses. Learn what do when confronted by this tragic situation.

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Travel Tips Make the Long Haul Easier
December 7, 2021 · · Ownership

It seems every time we embark on a show trip there are new tricks to try and old tips to remember that have become vital to the success of adventures.

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Goat Parties Bring Joy and Education
December 1, 2021 · · Ownership

Goat parties and events rose in popularity in recent years, and goat owners are taking advantage of the opportunity. Across the country, farms and sanctuaries are connecting people with goats to educate and spread a little joy.

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Mbuzi: Goats in Zambia
November 26, 2021 · · Ownership

Add to Favorites Goat Journal editor Marissa Ames and her husband visit Zambia annually, where they work with a nonprofit focusing on education and uplifting the community. The I Am Zambia academy teaches career skills to vulnerable young women. Marissa …

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The Road To Redmond
November 19, 2021 · · Ownership

For many, the long drive with a trailer full of goats, equipment, and supplies went off without a hitch. Others were either not so lucky, or very lucky indeed. This is the story of two families and their adventures on the road to Redmond.

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