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Marissa Ames
Articles by Marissa Ames
Understanding the Goat Digestive System Avoids Tragedies
Throw out that old wive’s tale that goats can eat anything. Most health problems start within the goat digestive system. Ruminate on that!
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Goat Journal Special Issue 2020 Goat Health from Head to Hoof
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!
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Vegetable Rennet vs. Animal Rennet in Cheese
When making cheese, rennet usually isn’t optional. But, though they do the same thing, animal and vegetable rennet have very different beginnings.
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Goat Journal March/April 2020
The March/April 2020 issue of Goat Journal contains valuable stories on pregnant does in distress and when to intervene during kidding, a Breed Profile on Spanish goats, why you can’t make bread and cheese on the same day!
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Goat Journal January/February 2020
The January/February issue of Goat Journal arrives in-home on December 26th, but Backyard Goats Members can read it now!
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Goat Journal November/December 2019
The November/December issue of Goat Journal arrives in-home on October 24th, but Backyard Goats Members can read it now!
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Signs of Goat Heat
Breeds that cycle year around include fainting goats, Kinder, Boer, Kiko, Nigerian Dwarf, Spanish, Pygmy, and sometimes Nubian goats. Alpine breeds experience heat cycles about mid-summer until the end of the year. Seasonal breeders include Alpine, LaMancha, Oberhasli, Saanen, and Toggenburg goats. Angoras are also seasonal.
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Goat Journal September/October 2019
The September/October 2019 issue of Goat Journal is now available! Subscribe for valuable stories on breeding season, predators, 13 goat symptoms you should NEVER ignore, and more!
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Goat Journal July/August 2019
Add to Favorites The July/August 2019 issue of Goat Journal is now available! Subscribe for valuable stories on Johne’s disease, determining goat age, what to do with all those kids, …
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Goat Labor Signs
Knowing goat labor signs also alerts you to be available in case the doe should need your help. Unfortunately, not all pregnant goats show signs that kidding is imminent.
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