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Historical Background of Alpine Goats
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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Chèvre Cheese with Rascleberry Appetizer
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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What to do in a Kidding Emergency
The vast majority of kidding in the goat barn proceed in a normal and healthy manner, but it is good to know what to do in an emergency.
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The Kidding Kit: Be Ready for Goat Delivery
As with humans, ample planning is needed prior to a goat delivery. And in a perfect world, this exciting time would go by without a hitch, and usually does go well, but sometimes goes wrong in every conceivable way.
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How to Make Butter in Your Kitchen, in Minutes!
Follow this short tutorial to learn how to make butter using raw or pasteurized cream, cow or goat milk, cultured or quick, with or without electricity.
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Tips for New Dairy Goat Buyers
New dairy goat buyers should remember housing, breed traits, feed, and health before bringing animals home.
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Want to Offer Goat Cheese for Sale?
Many people who keep dairy goats would love to offer their goat cheese for sale. But how easy (and legal) is this to do?
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Goat Hoof Trimming
Goat hoof trimming is part of maintenance for keeping goats healthy. Regular goat hoof trimming will help prevent hoof rot.
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Goat Care During Fire Season
When raising goats, prepare for many seasons: breeding season, kidding season, show season, winter — and for many in the western states, FIRE season.
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Goat Lice: Are Your Goats Lousy?
Goat lice are very common in winter months, and finding them does not mean you are a bad herdsman. If you don’t see them, it doesn’t mean they are not there.
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