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Barn Buddies
August 13, 2022 · · Health

Companionship in life is as essential as the air we breathe. Companion animals have a calming effect on other stressed or nervous animals.

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Goat Stress in Your Life?
August 13, 2022 · · Ownership

With the therapeutic benefits of goats gaining popularity, it is essential to examine how goats help with stress management.

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Lobbying for Urban Goats? Here are some tips!

Add to Favorites By Aliya Hall  Although there are many cities where it has become legal to own goats under specific requirements, this wasn’t always the case. The right to …

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Finding the Right Goat Mentor
August 11, 2022 · · Ownership

Having a goat mentor can be a lifesaver. Getting timely answers and comparing notes with another goat keeper is a great learning method.

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Master Clipping for Goat Shows
August 11, 2022 · · Ownership

Clipping a goat can be frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming. Learning how to clip for goat shows will highlight your animals.

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What’s that tag for?

Any time you peruse a livestock supply catalog, you can find a variety of ear tags. A scrapie identification number is a government-approved official form of identification that links an animal permanently to your herd.

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Keeping Aware of Potential Genetic Defects
August 11, 2022 · · Health, Members Only

Genetic defects and hereditary diseases can occur in a small percentage when certain traits are passed along in a mating.

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Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes?
August 10, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Ever wonder, “Why does Swiss Cheese have holes?” Well, the answer can be found in the culture!

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Goat Hair Dye and Maunchie the Unicorn Goat!
August 10, 2022 · · Ownership

One thing led to another, and before you knew it Kalie’s white La Mancha had a rainbow faux-hawk!

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Breed Profile: Somali Goat
August 10, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Somali goat or Galla goat is a hardy breed of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya whose incredible ability to survive the heat and drought, while continuing to produce, is vital to east African pastoralists.

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