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Saanen

March 21, 2018 by hsotr

Saanen

This pure white breed has earned its reputation as the Holstein of the goat world.

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Pygmy

March 14, 2018 by hsotr

Pygmy

Sweet and spunky, the lovable Pygmy goat endears itself to all who know it.

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Oberhasli

February 28, 2018 by hsotr

Oberhasli

This rare Swiss dairy breed is making a rebound thanks to the work of dedicated breeders.

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Nubian

February 21, 2018 by hsotr

Nubian

The Nubian goat is typically thought of as an African breed. In reality, it traces back to late 1800s England. As the British Empire expanded to new regions, ships brought back native bucks from many environments. Many of these bucks were large, hardy animals that promised to improve British dairy goats. In particular, bucks from […]

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Nigerian Dwarf

February 14, 2018 by hsotr

Nigerian Dwarf

Goats of dwarfish proportions were once widespread across much of Africa, their historic home being a large swath stretching from the Atlantic coast inland as far as modern Sudan and almost spanning from 20°N to 20°S latitude. These miniature goats varied by region, some being stocky, cobby little animals and others proportioned like true dairy […]

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LaMancha

February 7, 2018 by hsotr

LaMancha

As its name suggests, the LaMancha does have ancestors from Spain, but it was developed entirely in the United States. Its story begins with the arrival of the conquistadors. The conquistadors and the missionaries who accompanied them always brought along livestock for food. Goats were usually among the herds and flocks, thanks to their versatility; […]

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French Alpine

January 31, 2018 by hsotr

French Alpine

The French Alpine is considered an important commercial dairy breed around the world.

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What Are Milk Components?

December 12, 2017 by hsotr

What Are Milk Components?

Milk components are a common topic related to dairy cattle. For example, when researching dairy breeds, one fact you will notice is that Jersey cows have more components in their milk than Holsteins do. So what are the components of milk? There are three main categories: Fat. Protein. Other solids. Fat When a cow’s rumen […]

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How a Milking Machine Works

October 24, 2017 by hsotr

How a Milking Machine Works

While many small farmers still love to hand-milk their cows, commercial dairying usually employs the milking machine. The modern milking machine looks complex, but the principle on which it operates is actually quite simple. The machine pulls a vacuum on the teats of the cow, causing the milk to flow. Here’s how it works: The […]

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Brix: How Do We Use It?

October 25, 2016 by hsotr

Brix: How Do We Use It?

Now that we know what brix is and how to measure it, we’re ready to find ways to apply this knowledge.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Bees, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship

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