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Causes of Hair Loss in Goats
Hair loss in goats can be unnerving. Reasons can fall into several categories. Knowing the facts may make identification less frustrating.
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Transgenic Goats Saving Children
Housed at the University of California-Davis campus you will find a small herd of goats that have been genetically altered to produce milk that is rich with the enzyme lysozyme.
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Flavor Infusions for Goat Milk Cheeses
Whether you’re making soft or hard goat milk cheeses, sometimes you want to spice things up a bit with some different flavors, textures, and colors. There are a number of ways to add flavors to cheeses to make them even more festive and delicious.
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Goat Blue Cheeses!
I find there is something extra special about pairing the complexity of goat milk’s flavor with the richness of a good blue mold. The two blue cheeses here are among my favorites.
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The Heritability of Udder Traits
Many udder traits are hereditary. Ideally, selection occurs when choosing a buck and doe for breeding. Neither should have undesirable traits.
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Bucks with Udders!
Yes, you read that right! Bucks can have udders. Some even produce milk! While it may seem unsettling, it isn’t new or even rare.
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All About Goat Testicles
Testicles make a buck a buck. The testicles produce testosterone and sperm, and the correct testicle anatomy comprises two equal-sized testicles in a single scrotum.
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Breed Profile: Golden Guernsey Goat
The Golden Guernsey goat is an economical and friendly backyard dairy goat, hardy to damp, cool, and windy conditions, giving milk that’s great for cheese and yogurt.
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What is a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection?
Are you planning to sell goats to a farm in another state? Transporting the herd as part of an out-of-state move? Attending a livestock show far from home? You will likely need a certificate of veterinary inspection.
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Miniature Goats in the City
Goats aren’t just country creatures anymore. A growing number of Americans are bringing pygmy goats into their city plots.
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