At 225 pounds, Bob is a natural linebacker, while his roommate, and twin brother, Bill, who tips the scales at 200 pounds, was born a philosopher. No one could be prouder of these twin fellows than their parents, Barbara Rich and Howard Freiman of Bayside, California. The fact that the brothers still live at home… and … Continue reading The Goatie Boyz: Pack Goats Extraordinaire
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Book Excerpt: Goats in America, A Cultural History, by Tami Parr
The following is from the newest book by Tami Parr, Goats in America, a Cultural History. I had the good fortune of reading an advance copy of this important and entertaining work! If you love goats and history, this book's a must read. Please visit Bookshop.org to purchase online from your favorite local independent bookstore, … Continue reading Book Excerpt: Goats in America, A Cultural History, by Tami Parr
Luau Style Pit Goat Roast
As some of you know, I'm on a mission to elevate the goat in many ways, including as a culinary staple and delight. With that in mind, I've wanted to try roasting a goat in a luau style pit for some time. As with many things, I've found if you commit to it publicly or … Continue reading Luau Style Pit Goat Roast
Disbudding – Using Sedation
In the archives you'll find my article on the Dehorning Dilemma . Because I seem to like inspiring a bit of controversy, here is a video and instruction on how producers can sedate their kids (or calves) and disbud while the animal is semi-conscious. This drug also provides pain control (analgesia). While some of you may … Continue reading Disbudding – Using Sedation
The Legend of Goat Milk as “The Most Complete Food Known”
The Urban (Rural?) Legend of Goat Milk “The Most Complete Food Known” Gianaclis Caldwell Okay, just Google it. “Goat milk complete food”. You will find the venerable Journal of American Medicine (JAMA) quoted repeatedly (I counted 14 different citations on the first two pages of searching) in such turns of phrase as “as the Journal … Continue reading The Legend of Goat Milk as “The Most Complete Food Known”