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... »

The goat will invariably win. We don’t know what the guy is carrying on about but we’re pretty clear what the goat is saying in this video from NPR. Make sure you read the comments. Update: A friend of a friend shows us that our take on the goat’s comments was accurate….the man in the video... »

The folks at Zona Pellucida recently went to visit the goats at Beacon Hill Park, an event she describes as the Goat Stampede. Little Lily didn’t pay too much attention to the rules…. »

If you’re interested in what the Chinese have to say about the properties of goat, check out Shanghai Daily’s article on the annual goat meat festival. It’s a bit complicated for the Western mentality but is an interesting cultural study. »

Not everyone will find themselves in this situation. Actually, I would have to say this is a first. Sharon Astyk of Casaubon’s Book found herself in the awkward position of continuing an important conference call or birthing a kid. She opted for the kid. »

Not that’s embarrassing. A webpage set up on Facebook to promote the government’s Spending Challenge is woefully short of “fans”. Someone must have thought that was humorous because a competing page was set up entitled “Can this goat get more followers than HM Treasury Spending Challenge?” The answer? A resounding YES. Just goes to show that... »

This video, found at Purina Animal All Stars, is pretty cute. My question: what’s that goat doing in the house??? »

This is the kind of thing that infuriates me. Andrea at the grovers blog recently wrote about an experience with a sick goat. Now mind you, I’m not irritated with Andrea. Actually I think she’s pretty great to take such an interest in someone else’s animal. According to the grovers, Andrea went out one morning to... »

The Ulster Farmer’s Union recently donated 1,000 pounds to a charitable project of Ireland’s Young Farmers Club of Ulster. The YFCU plans to donate 80 goats to Bothar, a charitable organization that provides livestock animals to families in Africa. 80 goats for 80 years it’s called and its purpose is to raise enough funds to... »

If you’re driving on Rte 220 near Davis Boone Road in Roanoke County, VA, take a gander at the IHOP sign. As if pancakes weren’t enough of a lure, the goats walking the billboard sign should get your attention. The goats actually reside at a neighboring farm but they have access to the hillside which... »

KELLER, Texas – Mea Stone always wanted to live on a farm but after being diagnosed with MS, her family made it a reality. Initially, Stone wanted dairy goats but the thought of daily milking wasn’t going over well with her husband so she decided on angora goats instead. It’s a decision she doesn’t regret. Stony... »

From the CBS News’ Early Show comes this video about goat’s milk and goat cheese at the Rainbeau Ridge Farm. »

LONGMONT, Colo. – (We’ve been following this story waiting for definitive information prior to sharing it with our readers.)  The Longmont Billy Goat Dairy offers raw goat’s milk to members of their co-op but a problem arose recently when about 30 people became ill after drinking the milk. Officials believe the milk was contaminated with Campylobacter... »

Organized marathons to raise awareness and funds for causes aren’t uncommon, but here’s one we bet you haven’t heard before. Chris Smith and Paul Carrington have put a new twist on running. They’re running for goats. The two, aged 52 and 53 respectively, call themselves the “Old Goats” which is appropriate when you consider that... »

ROCHESTER, New York – Some people might think Helen Bell is too caught up on watching animals on web cam, but Doug Hays wouldn’t be one of them. In this remarkable story from WHAM News, Bell’s love for online animal viewing really saved the day. Ms Bell was checking her list of animal cams on July 4 when... »

Alan Keck at Soleil Farms gave us a shout about this article he wrote on weak kid syndrome. There are several theories and treatments for weak kid, but check this out because information is the strongest tool we have. »