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Do Goats Have Accents and Why? Goat Social Behavior
December 19, 2022 · · Ownership

When scientists asked, “Do goats have accents?” we were amazed at what they found. Let’s look at the implications of such facts on goats’ social lives.

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Feral Goats: Their Lives and Loves
December 19, 2022 · · Ownership

Feral goats live in the wild in many places around the world. They preserve the species’ survival skills and the genes of old and rare breeds that will help domestic goats survive climate change.

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Goat Cheese with Ash
December 19, 2022 · · Home Dairy

The history of ash in cheesemaking goes back hundreds of years to its use as a method to protect the surface of young cheese. As years passed, they later discovered that it also greatly improved the surface molds and how they grew on fresh cheeses for ripening.

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Historical Background of Alpine Goats
December 15, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Goats, including Alpine goats, are believed to be the first animal domesticated by man. Bones of goats have been found in caves along with evidence of human inhabitation of those caves.

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When Were Goats Domesticated, and Where?
December 15, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

When and where were goats domesticated and how was it done? As one of the first farm animals domesticated from a wild goat species, goats have a fascinating past and give insights into early human history.

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Breed Profile: Navajo Angora Goat
December 15, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Navajo Angora goat is the hardy mohair goat of the Navajo Nation where herders keep goats in a pastoral system. Their unique qualities combine good survival skills with low-input production.

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The Wide World of Popular Cheeses!
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

There are many popular cheeses out there but which is the most popular? And how many types of cheeses are there in the world, anyhow?

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Making Goat Milk Caramels
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

This fast-approaching holiday season has everyone scrambling to find some tasty, quality candy recipes. Have you tried making goat milk caramel?

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Simple Goat Cheese Appetizers and Dessert
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Here are a few fun recipes for you to try and some delicious goat cheese appetizers and a dessert to put them in.

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Chèvre Cheese with Rascleberry Appetizer
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Chèvre cheese is a soft mild cheese made from goat milk. It is a simple two ingredient recipe, perfect for the beginning cheesemaker like myself.

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