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Breed Profile: Kri-Kri Goat
The kri-kri goat has lived feral on Crete for thousands of years since the early days of agriculture, revealing a glimpse of early goat domestication.
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Root Bulbs, G6-S Testing Labs: Goat Genetic Tests 101
When would you need a G6-S database and G6-S testing labs? If your Nubian goats have this genetic defect, it can be disastrous to your breeding program.
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Win a Camp Mug from Backyard Goats and Goat Journal
Enter to win a durable and adorable camp mug from Backyard Goats and Goat Journal.
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Goat Journal March/April 2021
Add to Favorites The March/April 2021 issue of Goat Journal is in homes on February 18th, but digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Goat Journal for …
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Manna Pro® Extends Its 4-H Partnership
As part of the partnership, Manna Pro will donate $1 to National 4-H Council for every $1 coupon used on select Manna Pro products from Feb. 1 through Aug. 31, with a minimum $50,000 match donation guaranteed in 2021.
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Introducing New Goats
Goat relationships are crucial for maintaining harmony. Introducing unfamiliar goats can be traumatic, and fighting and stress lead to health risks and drops in productivity. Even after a short separation, goats will fight to re-establish hierarchy. It is important to get this right from the start.
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How Goat Milk Benefits Skin
Goat milk benefits the skin in a lot of ways. And what better way to use up late lactation milk than to make it into skin nourishing products.
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Amazing Goat Eyes and Remarkable Senses!
Goat eyes give them amazing vision and their sharp senses protect them out at range. Understanding goat senses helps us to manage our herd more easily.
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Julbock: Sweden’s Legendary Yule Goat
In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, there’s a popular goat-like figure made of straw and red ribbon usually found under the tree or nestled among the branches. This is the Julbock, which translates into English as “Yule buck” or “Christmas buck,” a symbol of good tidings and cheer.
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The Udder Scoop on Goat Teats
Goat udders and goat nipples (correctly referred to as goat teats) come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes with deformities. For all types of goat udders, wellness and structure are important for longevity, management, kid productivity, and rate of gain, and health factors.
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