United Kingdom – An increased interest in goat meat in London restaurants has prompted Harrod’s, the internationally known department store, to start carrying goat meat in its food hall. An article found from the Belfast Telegraph cites goat meat’s lower fat and caloric contents as compared to beef, lamb and chicken and its versatility as reasons for... »

TORONTO, Ontario, Can. – A delegation of Jamaican Ag folks toured goat farms in Canada recently to see how Jamaican producers could implement some of the practices of the Canadians. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, hopes to use the Canadian model to lessen Jamaican dependence on imported goat meat. »

The first National Goat Conference is scheduled to be held at Florida A&M in Tallahassee, FL from September 12-15, 2010. It’s a 4 day event set to provide a discussion forum for goat producers covering such topics as training, the use of technology, nutrition, pasture management, marketing, reproduction and more. Registration is open at http://www.famu.edu/goats. »

Michelle over at Goat Berries has found the Halloween costume that certainly passes muster with us. Why not go gather those treats dressed as a goat? More like Pan, actually, but who’s to say. »

I was going to make a joke about this goat bell from Ethiopia but I actually couldn’t come up with one that did it justice. The bell, found at Clustrflock.org, is made from a goat scrotum. I do find myself wondering who, or what, wore it before. »

Here’s an excellent and quick video from Chef Mark Dommen showing the process of butchering a goat. It’s really handy for those who do their own home butchering but aren’t really sure where to cut and what to call it once they do. »

We’ve seen a lot about goat programs instituted in places where it’s difficult to make a living but we never really hear about the effects of those programs. Until now, that is. A goat program started in Cotabato, Phillipines, has shown definite benefits for its recipients. Not only have the goats allowed people to discontinue... »

In a bid to improve competitiveness in the sheep and goat industry, the USDA is accepting nominations for spots the board that oversee the Sheep Center (which also covers goats). Nominations will be accepted until September 24, 2010 with board members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. For more information, contact Kenneth R. Payne, Chief,... »

Next time you’re orderng your venti double latte (or whatever it’s called), give some thought to who first figured out you should put that stuff in hot water and drink it. An article in The Atlantic suggests that thanks for your morning pick-me-up is due to Ethiopian goats and one perceptive goat herder. »

There’s a list of tips on selling goats at auction over at Christian Little. If you’re wondering how to market your goats, take a look. »

Goats on the Roof, a new venture in Northumberland, UK, in addition to providing quality fare, hopes to raise awareness of a rare breed of goat, the Bagot. The coffee shop has a grass roof on which the goats graze. For more information, see Goats on the Roof’s website. For more on Bagot goats: Past... »

This is a great photo from Pakistan found on Photoblog. »

Here in the US, goats are still up and coming, but in places like the Middle Eat, they’ve been around for ages. For a look at the history of goats in Iran, and their current standing, check out The International Goat Association’s Sheep and Goats in Iran. »

The Wall Street Journal offers a look into the landscaping crew maintaining the estate’s hillsides: goats. »

The goat in this video doesn’t particularly want to be a pony but the primate is insistent. The doe doesn’t seem to mind the spa treatment though. »

Should the government really have the right to tell us what we can eat? A recent editorial by Amy Alkon at Mens News Daily says no and it got me thinking. Generations of folks ate what they produced on their own farms and those of their neighbors and most never became ill. There were no alternatives anyway as... »

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – In a bid to improve milk production, the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council plans to import saanen goats from China. Goats are a mainstay in Pakistani farming as they provide not only meat, but also milk to low income families that raise them. Saanens were chosen due to their temperature tolerance and high milk... »

GEORGETOWN, Penang, Malaysia – An outbreak of the brucella bacteria has resulted in mass testing of goats in Penang and the culling of infected animals. A seven year old boy was infected with brucellosis after drinking raw goat’s milk containing the bacteria. State Veterinary Services began testing livestock following confirmation of the infection. Brucellosis causes flu... »