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Animal behaviour and welfare: Goats Part 4

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GOAT BEHAVIOUR BASICS: NUMBER 4 Handling: Welfare issues Dr Clive Dalton Goats are different to sheep Milking goats Goats have a very clear social order to get on to the milking platform, and are always looking to steal feed from their neighbours Roadside goats This is always a major animal welfare issue for SPCA and … Read more

Angora (Mohair) Goat Basics: Fiber handling

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Agriculture, husbandry, goats, Angora, Mohair, fibre, handling, shearing By Dr Clive Dalton Kid fleece, 26-30 microns Fibre handling Shearing Suggestions from goat shearers: Important point: If there is any risk of dampness, then expect the shearer to refuse to shear your goats. It’s bad for the shearer’s health (skin boils) and damp mohair will become … Read more