SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Tom LaBarge is what is called a "studbook keeper" in the world of mating markhor goats in captivity. From Syracuse, LaBarge plugs markhor DNA records into a computer software system ...

If goats are in short supply in your area, you might consider raising breeding stock to sell to other goat farmers. Before deciding to breed goats for sale, consider all the possible goals for your ...

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 ...

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 ...