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Kat’s Caprine Corner: Freezing Goats and Winter Coats
It’s getting cold, but are they really freezing goats? When do they need extra winter protection from predators and the elements?
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Alpine Ibex Goat Breed
Many things defy gravity, but one of the most exciting and unusual is the Alpine Ibex, a mountain goat with hooves that act like suction cups.
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Types of Coagulants for Cheesemaking
Coagulating substances obtained from plants were probably the earliest alternative “rennets” and are what you would call true vegetable rennets. There’s a surprisingly long list of plant-based coagulants available.
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What Do Milk Expiration Dates Really Mean?
Is the milk expiration date really a cut-off where you can no longer safely drink the milk? Is it guaranteed to stay good until that date?
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How to Make Cheese Curds for Hard Cheese
Many dairy goat owners quickly learn how to make cheese curds and turn goat milk into soft cheese, but hard cheeses can be intimidating. Recipes may look daunting because they are longer and more involved, and your equipment needs will increase.
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Breath of Life – Looking after Goats’ Lungs
Add to Favorites By Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR DipHIr CEIT QTP Looking after goats can be challenging. Of all the conditions that can affect goats, lungs tend to be …
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How to Trim Goat Hooves for Overall Health
Trimming goat hooves is essential to good goat health. Learn how to trim goat hooves for regular maintenance and to promote a healthy life for your goat.
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Human Pregnancy Risks When Raising Goats
Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be passed on from an animal to a human. And while the human is pregnant, she has more to lose should she get sick.
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All About Goat Wattles
By general consensus of those who have attempted to define them, goat wattles are simply hair-covered appendages of flesh hanging from the throat area. There are goat breeders who have interesting theories on how, why, and what goat wattles are for.
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Rent a Goat, Build a Career!
Ever dreamed of starting your own rent a goat business? Jump in with Army veteran Jax as she takes you on her first year of heartaches and adventures.
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