SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. – Soon residents of Summit county, CO may look out their windows to see the idyllic sights of goats grazing in the neighbor’s yard. County officials are currently working on a revision of codes that would allow residents to raise chickens, goats and bees on property zoned residential. »

With modernization, goat tending is dying out as a viable means of employment in Spain but this story from suite 101 shows that some people are still living the life of a goatherd. »

Worldwide, goat meat is the most consumed of any other red meat but mainstream Americans still seem to have a problem with it. Culinate tackles this imbalance with an article on the many uses of goat meat across the culinary world. »

Ethiopia agriculture is getting a boost soon. Officials announced that Iran is set to buy 10,000 tons of cattle, sheep and goat meat from that nation. The purchase is a first as Iran has never imported meat from Ethiopia. Ethiopia mainly exports meat to Gulf countries and is working to expand those exports to include additional markets.... »

The Irish Times offers some interesting history as well as the current conditions of indigenous Old Irish Goats in this article. Old Irish goats are interesting in their own right, but even more so when one considers that they may be descended from some of the oldest animals to be found in Ireland. »

Glenn Martin believes in goats. As one of four people involved in the operation of the largest premium quality meat goat production facility in the country, he would know. In this article from Stock and Land, Mr. Martin gives us a good idea of how the goat industry works down under. »

According to the Wisconsin Ag Statistics Service, that state continues to be the US leader in dairy goats and goat milk production. With an increase of 3,000 head over 2010, bringing the total dairy goats in the state to 5o,000, Wisconsin continues to lead the way in all things dairy. There was also a 3,000... »

MOSES LAKE, Wash.– Food Safety News reports that The Lucky Dairy has announced a limited recall of unpasteurized goat milk due to the possiblity of antibiotic residue contamination. »

The recent blizzard, while difficult for humans, has had an profound effect on goat farms as well. Parts of the US that aren’t accustomed to severe weather this time of year, and even those that are, have found themselves in the midst of kidding season while facing subzero temperatures and excessive snow. This kid, owned by... »

MOGADISHU, Somalia – While most of the United States has been suffering cold temps and massive precipitation, Somalia is still struggling with severe drought. In a country whose economy is based largely on animal agriculture, keeping the herds fed has been difficult. In an attempt to find forage for their livestock, many herders have arrived in Mogadishu, animals... »

HOBERT, Tasmania, Aus. – When Anne Clark had to retire from veterinary practice due to an eye problem, she translated her experience with animals into a thriving small business. Because of an intolerance for cow’s milk, Clark had always kept a couple goats on hand, but when she found she didn’t have the eyesight for... »

It’s that time of year again. Time for baby goats to start bopping around, spreading joy and wreaking havoc. With the recent severe weather across most of the US, goat tenders may find this year’s kidding a bit more challenging than usual. Cold temperatures and high precipitation can lead to problems for newborns so it’s... »

GRAMATIKOVO, Bulgaria – There’s a potential new outbreak of foot and mouth disease in this southeastern village of Bulgaria. Fourteen animals have thus far tested positive for the disease and authorities say that in order to curb the spread of disease, 149 animals will likely have to be euthanized including 110 goats. »

Have you ever wondered if those photos and videos of mountain goats bopping along sheer cliff walls are fake? Here’s a physicist’s analysis that’ll put your mind to ease. »

Details are now available for the International Conference on Goats brought to you by The International Goat Association. The conference will be held in Spain’s Canary Islands at the end of September, 2012 and full details can be found here. »

My Himachal carries a fascinating article about the use of goats in the Hindu Himalayas and Maghi Tyohar, the  Goat Festival. »

The Highland News offers a lovely story of Highland mountain goats. »

Except we’re goats. You could count goats, couldn’t you? (photo copyright Cary Jo Cook, 2010) »