land-management
Old Irish Goats Clear Brush and Prevent Wildfires
Old Irish goats clear brush and invasive species on the heathland of Howth Head, Ireland, protecting homes and wildlife and enriching natural biodiversity.
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Breed Profile: Dutch Landrace Goat
The Dutch Landrace goat is a heritage breed that was almost lost, until conservationists rescued the only remaining family. The goats have now found a role in habitat conservation.
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Breed Profile: Rove Goat
Rove goats are the most distinctive ruminants of southern France and possibly one of the oldest landraces. They excel in a pastoral system, leading flocks, providing cheese, and clearing brush.
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Breed Profile: Old Irish Goats
The endangered Old Irish goats are a symbol of Ireland’s past. See how conservationists are working to save them from near extinction.
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Biosecurity and Goat Husbandry: What You Should Know About M. ovipneumoniae
Add to Favorites By Karen Kopf – At Kopf Canyon Ranch, just outside of Moscow, Idaho, we raise Kiko goats for meat and breeding stock. Our goat husbandry practice is to …
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Breed Profile: Angora Goats
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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Breed Profile: Valais Blackneck Goat
The Valais Blackneck goat is a dual-purpose breed local to the high Swiss Alps for thousands of years. Its legendary climbing and foraging abilities make it ideal for low-input pastoral farming in dry alpine conditions.
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Breed Profile: Hawaiian Ibex Goats
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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Weed Eating Goats Tackle a Noxious Problem
Weed eating goats contribute to research and targeted weed control to preserve natural areas and knowledge.
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