"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 ...

What are the easiest goat breeds to raise? You may be thinking of buying a little farm – or you already have one – and you are considering what domestic animals you should keep. If you’re thinking of ...

These goats aren't just useful livestock, they also make highly entertaining — and sometimes mischievous — companions. For centuries, humans have raised goats for milk, meat and fiber; as work animals ...

Soundtracked by the pattering of rain and the bleating of goats, exhibitors on Wednesday spent five hours showing off their ...

This is the fourth year that the Rowan County Fair has hosted an American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) sanctioned Dairy Goat show. With over 160 entries, the showmanship contest was held on Friday ...

Raising dairy goats is gaining popularity as a profitable business. The uptake of goat milk is increasing because it is highly nutritious and more easily digestible than cow’s milk. It also has a ...

Sure, cow's milk is the standard "drinking milk," but goat's milk enjoys a niche market for certain consumers. It's easier to digest and some folks with dairy sensitivities can consume it ...

What about the dairy breeds that are easiest to raise? The French – Alpine goat, the number 4 on our list of easiest goat breeds to raise come from the Alps, Europe. It is also referred to as Alpine ...