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Welsh Bovine TB
In an effort to eradicate bovine TB in Wales, authorities are looking beyond just cattle. Since bovine TB is also carried by goats, llamas, guanacos, alpacas, vicunas and deer, the Rural Affairs Minister has drafted legislation to institute controls for those populations. »
Flooding and Livestock
The flooding in Pakistan doesn’t just affect the lives of human occupants; it also threatens livestock. Over 200,000 animals have perished from the floods nationwide according to officials. The loss of livestock animals like goats, cows and sheep is devastating to the farmers who rely on them for their livelihood and the economies of regions based on... »
Minnesota Tough Times
BRAINERD, Minn. – While goat markets thrive in some areas, times are tough for goat dairies in central Minnesota. Loss of contracts and complications in others have caused some of the dairies to scale back or even sell off their stock. With increased awareness of the benefits of goat’s milk and related products and the public’s... »
A Special Market
MOUNT AIRY, Maryland – When most Americans think goats, they think of cheese or funny, horned creatures bopping around pastures. However, there is a whole different side to goats when one steps outside pop culture and into the more serious area of religion and ritual practices. Jews and Muslims have specific and stringent butchering requirements and some... »
Keeping Backyard Goats
BERKELEY, Cal. – A recent article on backyard goats found in the Huffington Post offers a charming video of a couple raising goats in Berkeley, CA. It also discusses the increased interest in raising goats in an urban setting not to mention a goat fan from Cottonwood Ranch in Idaho who thinks there should be... »
Disappearing Goat Mystery
PIEDMONT Region, Italy – Italian conservationists are baffled by the decline in ibex found in Gran Paradiso, Italy’s oldest national park. The ibex, a wild goat breed, is Europe’s largest alpine wild animal and has been a fixture in the park for generations, but now there is an alarming trend. A recent census found that 75% of... »
Regulation in Iowa
HONEY CREEK, Iowa – In light of the recent egg recall, many consumers are bemoaning a lack of regulation. Sharon Oamek isn’t one of them. Oamek and partner, Janna Feldman, are running into regulatory roadblocks in their attempt to open a small goat milk cheese business in western Iowa. Officials say they are protecting the public... »
Canadian Initiative
STRATFORD, Ontario – With an investment of $700,000 (CA), the Canadian government is working to improve the quality of its goats. The GoGen project is geared to help make genetic improvements that will increase milk production and meat quality. The Canadian goat industry has a lot of opportunity for growth and it’s hoped that through pilot... »
Puck Fair
KILLORGLIN, Ireland – The Puck Fair is one of the oldest and longest running fairs in Ireland and we believe we know the reason for that: it’s the goat, of course. Each year from August 10-12, a local goat is declared King Puck and displayed on a 60 ft pedestal above the crowds of revellers. There’s... »
Goat Pox Under Control in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan – After an outbreak of goat pox in April 2010, sales of goats at auction were suspended across Taiwan. However, following a government implemented vaccination program, the outbreak is believed to be under control. The Council of Agriculture announced last Friday that auction sales may resume before the end of the month in the counties... »
Harrod’s Adds Goat
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... »
Jamaicans Check Out Canadian Goats
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. »
National Conference on 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. »
Goat Projects Do Work
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... »
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Happy Goat Caramels
Happy Goat Caramels are sweet, savory and made from the milk of California goats grazed on pesticide-free grass.
