Breeds

Understanding Mini Genetics

Friday, January 15, 2010

For those intimidated by the needs of full-sized goats, the mini dairy goat may be just the ticket. Mini goats are creating by breeding Nigerian Dwarf bucks to full-size dairy does. They conform to standard coloring but are smaller. However, determining percentages and generations, required for registration or showing, can be confusing. Green Gables Mini Nubians has provided a... »

The many breeds of Capra aegagrus hircus

Friday, July 24, 2009

Oklahoma State University and its affiliate Langston University offer detailed portraits on individual breeds and research being done in myriad subjects. If you’re new to goats, this page is one-stop shopping with information on about 100 breeds. (If you’re an old hand with goats, you still might learn something you didn’t know.) The Garza Institute for... »

Fainting Goats: Stop, Drop & Roll

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Myotonic goats, aka Fainting Goats, originally were bred as bait for wolves and coyotes. Farmers ran fainting goats with flocks of sheep, hoping a predator would stop and snatch the downed goat, giving the more valuable sheep time to escape. The fainting — actually a temporary paralysis — is caused by the hereditary... »

All Things Goat was created by Naimhe Jeanne (Nee-Vah Jeen,) of Illinois, and Martha Ann, of Vermont, who believe in the humane treatment of goats whether they are pets or raised for milk, meat or fiber. Through news, profiles, recipes and editorials, All Things Goat illustrates how our caprine friends improve the quality of life for many worldwide. Our All Things Goat intern is Lela Perez, of Killeen, Texas.

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2009 Saanen Jr. Champion Doe