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Where are you from?

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Goats have accents is the finding of a recent study published in Animal Behavior after scientists studied the vocalizations of pygmy goat kids. According to NPR, the study found that kids modified their calls to match those of the herd around them regardless of whether it was their herd of birth. »

Interspecies love

Friday, February 17, 2012
Interspecies love

KUNMING, China – Changmao and Chunzi are in love. Even though Changmao hasn’t been completely faithful, and his dalliance led to a separation last year, all is now forgiven and, in true romantic style, the two were slated to be married on Valentine’s Day. Wedding clothes... »

Olympic goat population up 40%

Monday, February 13, 2012

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. – Since 2004, the mountain goat population in Olympic National Park, and surrounding Olympic National Forest, has increased by 40% and, according to a Peninsula Daily News story, that trend is expected to continue. The non-native caprine inhabitants are spreading as well... »


As if the baby needed any help

Monday, February 13, 2012

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At least he was polite

Sunday, February 12, 2012

ZION, Kentucky Sometimes you go to take out the trash and you find a strange goat in the road. »

Protecting Portugal’s goats

Sunday, February 12, 2012

With the reintroduction and laws protecting Portugal’s wolf population, farmers are looking for ways to better protect their goat herds. For generations, livestock guard dogs were an integral part... »

Why goat meat

Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Washington Post has an article about goat meat that covers all the bases. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, so go on over at read it first... »

The Cubs’ billy goat curse

Friday, April 8, 2011

While it’s common knowledge in Chicago, I just learned about this. My sister is going to an event in Chicago for the weekend. I’ve recently had baby goats born and... »

Mile high goats

Friday, April 8, 2011

DENVER, Colo. – On April 18th, the Denver City Council will be debating the issue of whether to allow backyard animals within city limits. The proposed ordinance would allow homeowners... »

Goat deterrants

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Want to keep the goats out of your roses? Get a tiger. Scientists in Australia have found that tiger manure, as well as other smelly things like rotten eggs,... »

What organic means to goats

Monday, March 14, 2011

The USDA regulates goat products somewhat differently than those from cattle. If you’ve ever wondered what “organic” and “free range” mean on the labels of your chevre or cabrito,... »

Welsh goats are poor pupils

Monday, March 14, 2011

LLANDUDNO, Wales – Goats introduced onto the Great Orme 100 years ago are finding themselves unwelcome visitors to the nearby seaside town of Llandudno. Although the number of wild goats in... »

Nigeria’s airport problem

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Despite a project earmarked to erect fences around Nigeria’s Bauchi airport, the Vice-presidential candidate’s plane was intruded upon last week by stray livestock on the runway. This is not... »

Difficult births

Friday, March 4, 2011

This year’s kidding involved a couple of challenging situations, one of which involved poor presentation of triplets. Daisy seemed to be taking an unusually long time to birth her... »

Walking is hard

Thursday, March 3, 2011
Walking is hard

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Kidding season

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kidding season

We apologize for the erratic updating; it’s kidding season at Naimhe Jeanne’s. »

Research halts due to deaths

Thursday, February 24, 2011

RUAKURA, New Zealand – AgResearch, the state organization involved in cloning and genetic engineering, has decided to discontinue its cloning research due the the high number of animal deaths. The... »

Conserving energy

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Conserving energy

A young, pregnant doe has a rest in preparation for giving birth. »

All Things Goat was created by Naimhe Jeanne (Nee-Vah Jeen,) of Illinois, and Martha Ann, of Vermont, who believe in the humane treatment of goats whether they are pets or raised for milk, meat or fiber. Through news, profiles, recipes and editorials, All Things Goat illustrates how our caprine friends improve the quality of life for many worldwide. Our All Things Goat intern is Lela Perez, of Killeen, Texas.

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