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Where’s the Goat?
November 18, 2021 · · Ownership

Where’s the goat? We take a look at how popular they were on ships of the era and then try to discover why there were none on the Mayflower.

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Dairy Farm Business Plans Change With Time
November 17, 2021 · · Home Dairy

An evolving market means the dairy farm business plans of a family operation have to be able to change with the times to match the trends.

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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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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
November 4, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

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
October 31, 2021 · · Home Dairy

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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How to Make Cheese Curds for Hard Cheese
October 31, 2021 · · Home Dairy

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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What Do Milk Expiration Dates Really Mean?
October 31, 2021 · · Home Dairy

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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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
October 25, 2021 · · 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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