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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 »
Marketing Goats as Weed Control
January may not be the usual time to worry about overgrown weeds and scrub but if you’re thinking of entering the natural weed control market, aka goats, you can find some great tips in this article from The Messenger. »
One Hundred Years of Mohair
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Earwood family has a long history of living with goats. Founders of the Sonora Wool and Mohair Company, five generations of Earwoods have specialized in marketing mohair, the fiber harvested from goats. »
Look Out Miss America
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – They may not model evening gowns and swimsuits but the goats competing in Saudi Arabia’s Most Beautiful Goat competition are surely stunners. The contest is held to raise awareness of the Hijazi breed, common in the kingdom. While it may seem silly to outsiders, the top goat can bring $18,000 when sold at... »
Foraging Goats
And here’s an excellent photo by Daryl L. Hunter of mountain goats foraging in Alpine, Wyoming on Christmas Eve. »
Consider It Recycling
While you’re trying to find a way to dispose of that Christmas tree, think goats. Goats love evergreens as evidenced by this story at Western Farm Press. So the next time you have tree or shrub clippings, or the entire (undiseased) growth itself, make a goat happy and pass it on. »
We’re Back
Our apologies for the dead air. We’ll strive to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Until kidding season. »
A Brief History of Soap
Did you ever wonder who first thought to pull on those dangly things, take the output and make something with which to wash your face? The folks over at emuzing.com have answered that question in an article about the history of soap and soap made with goat’s milk. »
Goat Head Found
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Following the discovery of miscellaneous animal parts in Prospect Park last week, a goat head has turned up as well. A fellow out walking his dog came across the gruesome sight within yards of the dumping ground of the bag of parts. The head was found in orange wax near two plates also... »
Rangers Watch Goats
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. – Following the fatal goat attack earlier this month, rangers in the park are keeping a close eye on the mountain goat population. While there have been reports of somewhat aggressive behavior, the recent mauling was the first injury to occur and has prompted officials to be more proactive in monitoring... »
Hiker Gored by Goat
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. – While goats are generally good natured creatures, goats in the wild can range from shy and skittish to borderline aggressive. A recent article at BBC News tells the unfortunate story of Robert Boardman who was gored and ultimately died of injuries after hiking in the park. »
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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.
