goat-journal

Livestock Record Keeping
September 1, 2023 · · Ownership

Livestock record keeping is a fundamental component of every goat breeding program. Learn what you need to keep track of to be successful.

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Liver Flukes in Goats: Parasites With a History
August 31, 2023 · · Health, Ownership

Since the early 1900s, liver flukes in goats have been a problem. Learn how treatments have changed and how we deal with them now.

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Meat Goats for “Boer”-ed Empty Nesters

Add to Favorites Jumping into raising Boer meat goats isn’t for every retiree, but for Shanna and her husband, it was exactly what they needed. -by Shanna Spence, AKA The …

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Flystrike, Wound Management, and Vector Control
August 28, 2023 · · Health

What do flystrike, wound management, and vector control all have in common? Knowing about each one can save your goats.

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Papi’s Goat Cheese Stuffed Shells with Sausage
August 28, 2023 · · Recipes

Are you looking for a new meal that’s sure to please? Papi’s Goat Cheese Stuffed Shells with Sausage are easy and full of cheesy goodness.

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Goat Cheese with Ash
December 19, 2022 · · Home Dairy

The history of ash in cheesemaking goes back hundreds of years to its use as a method to protect the surface of young cheese. As years passed, they later discovered that it also greatly improved the surface molds and how they grew on fresh cheeses for ripening.

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Winter Pests and Goats

Winter pests and goats don’t have to be synonymous. Learn what pests are likely to cause issues and how to prevent and treat them.

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Want to Offer Goat Cheese for Sale?
November 2, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Many people who keep dairy goats would love to offer their goat cheese for sale. But how easy (and legal) is this to do?

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Pack Goats: Packing Quite a Kick!
October 5, 2022 · · Ownership

The surefooted abilities of these pack goat breeds and their friendly natures are just a couple reasons they are gaining in popularity.

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Phukamyao: Modern Goat Farming in Thailand
September 28, 2022 · · Ownership

Caring hearts and a shared passion for both modern goat farming and sustainability of the land commonly join souls in the same region — or across continents.

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