The process of domestication has largely eliminated the seasonal breeding cycle in many types of livestock, but most goats and sheep are still attuned to this ancient rhythm. The shorter days at the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many will agree there can be no greater joy than raising and nurturing animals. Whether they live inside ...

Designing a breeding programme for goats and sheep is akin to laying the foundation of a building. Just as a strong foundation ensures a structure's stability, functionality, and longevity, a ...

Senior Goat Showmanship: 1. Shelby Teague, Fort Morgan, Bijou Go Getters; 2. Kathleen Heupel, Weldona, Weldon Valley; 3. Allyson Pabst, Brush, Valley View Ag; 4. Ayla ...

Robert Macharia, owner of Mwihoko Dairy Goat Farm. “I started dairy goat farming in 2013 with a single goat gifted to me by my father. The goat would give one litre per day,” says 37-year-old Robert ...