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Wisconsin goats
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... »
Raw milk recall in WA
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. »
Feeding goats in Mogadishu
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... »
Small but special
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... »
Foot and mouth in Bulgaria, reprise
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. »
International Conference on Goats
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. »
Hindu Goat Festival
My Himachal carries a fascinating article about the use of goats in the Hindu Himalayas and Maghi Tyohar, the Goat Festival. »
A Country Diary: Scottish goats
The Highland News offers a lovely story of Highland mountain goats. »
Gambling for goats
GUWAHATI, India – Although gambling is prohibited in India, during the festival of Bihu authorities are willing to turn a blind eye. The harvest festival’s focus is on culinary joy but gambling also plays a part in the celebration, and in keeping with the epicureal theme, money isn’t the issue. First prize is a goat. During this time... »
Indian bureaucracy and the case for goats
AHMEDABAD, India – There seems to be an ongoing problem in India with the transport of goats from one district to another, particularly in the case of goats. Goat traders intercepted by police or animal rights activists find the goats in their care confiscated and taken to panjrapoles, similar to humane societies in the West,... »
Goat training in Gumla
GUMLA, India – The district administration has selected 70 families from Jhargaon village to participate in a program designed to teach local people the art of goat tending. Upon completion of the three day training, participants will receive goats of their own in an attempt to improve economic conditions in the area. »
Australia tracking feral goats
Australia’s Department of Food and Agriculture has a project underway to map the location of what they consider to be invasive species. Certain animals running at large in the country are costing the Department millions of dollars in damage. By mapping the culprits, the government hopes to be better able to control their populations. Included in... »
Wisconsin shares goats with kids
The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association is sparking kids’ interest in goats. Their Share-A-Kid program prompts kids, the human kind, to enter an essay contest that could net their own goat. Applications are due by April 1, 2011 and more information can be obtained by calling 608-783-8181. »
Making Soap
If you’ve been interested in trying your hand at soap making, check out this series of videos in which soap maker Mickey Dye-Ishikawa is interviewed about the process she uses. 1. Making handmade soap 1 2. Making handmade soap 2 3. Making handmade soap 3 »
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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.
