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Goat Journal July/August 2020

June 4, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Magazine Previews

Goat Journal July/August 2020 arrives in-home on June 25th, but Backyard Goats members can read it NOW! Subscribe for stories on how some of our goats came to America from Africa, a comparison of which LGD is right for you, crossing state lines with goats, PLUS the dilemma of euthanasia.

Goat Journal Special Issue 2020 Goat Health from Head to Hoof

March 4, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Magazine Previews

The Goat Journal Special Issue 2020 – Goat Health, from Head to Hoof – will be available for subscribers ONLY, in-home March 15th. But Backyard Goats members can read it NOW!

The Best Goat Gestation Calculator

January 15, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

What is the goat gestation period? Did you know that Boer goat gestation period differs from Nigerian dwarf gestation? To use this goat due date calculator, select from miniature or full-sized goats then enter the exposure date.

The Evolution of a Dairy Farming Business Plan

July 1, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

The small family dairy farm in Indiana run by Alan Yegerlehner produces grass-fed milk products, marketed from their pasture dairy. This has been their dairy farming business plan for generations.

LaMancha Goat Spotlight From Goat Journal

June 30, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The LaMancha is a type of dairy goat noted for its apparent lack of or much reduced external ears. The LaMancha goat is medium in size and is also noted for a generally calm, quiet, and gentle temperament.

Selecting a Dairy Goat Breed

June 27, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Home Dairy

The fun of having goats starts with choosing which goat breed to get and plenty are available to choose from. More than 200 goat breeds have been developed worldwide, not all of which may be found in North America.

When to Wean a Goat and Tips for Success

June 25, 2020 · Kate Johnson · Health

It’s important not only to know when to wean a goat but also to do it in a way that minimizes stress and ensures the ongoing health and production of those hard-working milkers.

What to Know Before You Buy a Goat

June 23, 2020 · Theresa Miller · Ownership

Whether you are considering goat ownership or adding to your herd, consider some things before you buy a goat. Extra care in the beginning can save expense and heartache down the road.

When Should You Use Lutalyse for Goats?

June 20, 2020 · Karen Kopf · Health

There are risks to using Lute and other drugs. We prefer to avoid intervention in our herd unless there is a clear, unmistakable risk not to intervene.

Keep It Clean! Milking Sanitation 101

June 19, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

Sanitation is one of the most critical parts of dairy ownership that is often overlooked or done incorrectly. Whether you’re bucket milking for personal consumption or using a machine for either herd shares or commercial use, the sanitation process must be spot-on.