The Millers will open their pastures, show off their goats and their new kids and share their experiences with other producers, 4-H club members and anyone else interested in goat production during a University of Illinois pasture walk at 6 p. It's one of several walks the UI schedules each year so visitors can learn more about successful animal husbandry systems, said animal scientist Dick Cobb, a sheep specialist, Visitors can also check out federal Conservation Reserve Program practices...

Hill and Throop said they're certain the goats aren't being snatched and eaten by coyotes, bobcats or other four-legged predators; rather, they suspect the culprits are people who are hand-feeding the kids while they await slaughter for some sort of religious rite. Bob Throop and Jeff Hill raise goats in southwestern Leavenworth County, not far from Lawrence. Hill and Throop said they're certain the goats aren't being snatched and eaten by coyotes, bobcats or other four-legged predators;...

Goat project launch next Friday By Esme Rusberg The Ministry of Enterprise and Employment, in conjunction with Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA), will launch a goat project aimed at educating consumers and on how to prepare goat meat for the export market. Goat project launch next Friday By Esme Rusberg The Ministry of Enterprise and Employment, in conjunction with Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA), will launch a goat project aimed at educating consumers and on...

When local ranchers take their sheep to auction this October, Eagle, the Ramah Chapter's executive director, figures they'll have fewer than 200 head to sell off. But after years of drought, the Navajo Nation's forced herd reductions, and a market for lamb that's driven prices as low as 75 cents a pound, the local sheep population has fallen dramatically. But with some help from the city of Gallup, the state of New Mexico, and a meat processing company out of Moriarty, the chapter hopes to...

Topics include building a commercial meat goat herd, feeding and nutrition, vaccinations and internal parasites. It's often served in specialty dishes centered around festivals or holidays," said Gonzalee Martin, program coordinator. Welcome toPalladium-Item-Richmond, Ind. Late registration requires a $5 additional fee. Industry experts at April 14 meat goat workshop The Northeast Indiana Meat Goat Workshop on April 14 will provide current and future meat goat producers the chance to learn...

I am not good at math, but something isn't adding up. Yong Mu is talking about tusi zhidu, a system of hereditary tribal chiefs established in the Yuan Dynasty, who administered local government and reported to Beijing. Buer practices walking marriage, but her azhu ("friend") the Mosuo have no word for "husband" is here helping to pour a concrete floor for one of the rooms. I take his digs in good humor. He took the walking out of "walking marriage" and moved in with her when he was about...