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New Valais Goat Breeds Recognized
April 2, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

As a result of Pro Specie Rara, a Swiss conservation group, three breeds of goats will be added to the official list of recognized Swiss goats published in 2021. The three breeds aren’t new — but quite old.

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Goat Journal May/June 2021
April 2, 2021 · · Magazine Previews

Goat Journal May/June 2021 is in homes April 22nd but digital subscribers and All-Access members can read it NOW! Subscribe to Goat Journal for stories on getting started with a dairy goat herd, bucks with lactating udders, why people with cow milk protein allergies may tolerate goat milk, and a breed profile of the Toggenburg goat!

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Three Simple Goat Cheeses You May Have Never Heard Of!
March 29, 2021 · · Home Dairy

These three cheeses are quick and easy, yet many home cheesemakers and goat owners have never heard of them! The first two are traditionally made with goat milk, while the third is usually a cow milk cheese but is easily adapted to goat milk.

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Breed Profile: Hawaiian Ibex Goats
March 22, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

The Hawaiian Ibex goat is a feral domestic goat that returned to a wild state on the Hawaiian Islands over 250 years. They are excellent foragers and can be employed to manage vegetation.

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What Diseases Can I Catch From My Goat?
March 22, 2021 · · Health

There are quite a number of zoonotic diseases, or diseases than can pass from animal to human. Here is a list of those that you may encounter in the United States.

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Your Resource for Dairy Goat Farming Basics
March 18, 2021 · · Book Review, Ownership

Add to Favorites Dairy goats are a practical choice for a backyard environment or small dairy farm. They don’t require elaborate housing or expansive pasture, and in addition to providing …

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Psychological Impact of Goats for Children with Stress
March 13, 2021 · · Ownership

As a possible result of the pandemic, researchers report that 24% of children suffer from stress, anxiety, fatigue, and depression, with little social support. But hugging a goat restores our inner joy.

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Fun with Miniature Goats
March 13, 2021 · · Kids' Corner

Are miniature goats for you? Read on to discover if these cute and useful goats are a perfect fit for your farm.

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Goat Pregnancy and Lactation Problems
March 8, 2021 · · Health

There are several problems that can occur during goat pregnancy and lactation. Here are a few to watch out for.

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Exes and Does
March 8, 2021 · · Ownership

For Elle King, the chaos of 2020 was a wake-up call to decide what was important and what she wanted to remain in her life. She had always dreamed of the farm life and having animals, so Elle decided that now was the time to make that dream a reality.

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