Basics of goat horns and how to handle them
Brian Boyce ·
May 19, 2020
Knowing the differences between breeds, and the options available with each, can go a long way in reducing problems with goat horns.
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Goat yoga: The quirky way to connect with farm life
Carolyn Shapiro ·
September 7, 2018
New Hampshire’s Jenness Farm began offering goat yoga in April 2017, when the owner launched classes at his Nottingham property.
O’Hare Airport employs 30 goats, sheep, and a donkey
AGDAILY Reporters ·
August 27, 2018
One of the world’s busiest airports is getting a manicure from some of the livestock industry’s best in grazing. The Chicago Department of Aviation recently welcomed the return of the grazing herd — comprised of a mix of 30 goats, sheep, and a donkey named Jackson — to manage natural vegetation at O’Hare International Airport. […]
Utah school farm attacked again; Stray dog may be to blame
AGDAILY Reporters ·
August 15, 2018
An urban school farm in Salt City Lake City, Utah has been attacked again by a canine, this time killing two of their baby alpacas. Roots Charter High School Director Tyler Bastian believes one stray dog is to blame for the incident. The alpacas had been purchased to help protect the sheep on the farm, […]
USDA: Japan to import U.S. sheep, goat after 14-year break
AGDAILY Reporters ·
July 16, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that Japan has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. sheep and goat exports into the country for the first time in more than 14 years. “This success is a direct result of USDA’s dedication to helping America’s farmers and ranchers keep and find new markets for […]
Three of the rarest breed of goats born at Indiana museum
AGDAILY Reporters ·
April 20, 2018
Conner Prairie, Indiana’s first Smithsonian affiliate, welcomed three of the rarest breed of goats in the world last month.
Pennsylvania crews rush to rescue goats stranded on bridge
AGDAILY Contributors ·
April 5, 2018
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Turnpike crews, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation sprung into action to save two goats that got themselves into a tight spot — on a bridge beam beam eight inches wide and about 150 to 200 feet above the ground. Borrowing a crane from the DOT, both goats […]
Nothing says love on Valentine’s Day better than Goat-A-Gram
AGDAILY Contributors ·
February 14, 2018
Why send flowers and chocolates today, when you can send your love a Goat-A-Gram. For Valentine’s Day, Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is offering a new unique gift idea — goats. For $100, the owner will arrive at your doorstep with a pair of 8-month-old Nubian goats and a bouquet of flowers […]
Third time’s a charm for New York FFA member, goat farmer
Ann Hess, Former Staff Writer ·
February 12, 2018
One might say applying for a grant is like applying for a job. For one New York FFA student, that statement couldn’t have been more true.
Florida FFA student loses goat herd to dog attack
AGDAILY Reporters ·
December 20, 2017
A Florida FFA student is trying to rebuild her goat herd after a pack of dogs killed five of her goats and injured a sixth last week. Lauren Munson, a sophomore at Newsome High School, was hit with a tragic blow last week when she found all of her and her friend’s goats had been […]