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This goat is all ears. REALLY! They may be the longest in goat history

2:45pm July 20, 2022

by Benazir Samad

How long are they? Reportedly an astonishing 23 inches, which might qualify the kid for a Guinness World Record.. But some goat gurus say the floppy ears should be trimmed for the animal's well-being.

Sweet Farm animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, Calif., is offering Goat 2 Meeting: a virtual visit to meet the farm's animals. Pictured is Juno the goat.

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Goat 2 Meeting: For Your Next Video Call, Invite A Farm Animal

3:48pm April 20, 2020

The Sweet Farm animal sanctuary near San Francisco is offering up a new service to liven up video calls: guest appearances by llamas, cows and other animals through its new service, Goat 2 Meeting.

Pack goat breeder Ann Summerton on a trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains with her goats, Bannack and Joker. Goats are affordable, easy to care for, and a full-grown male can carry about 70 pounds.

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As Backcountry Travelers Shift Load To Goats, National Forests Eye Risks

4:59pm November 12, 2019

by Nick Mott

Hikers and hunters have long relied on horses, mules and llamas to carry gear on long backcountry trips. Now, many are getting into goats. Many say they're superior, but critics see risks to wildlife.

Motal cheese is a fresh goat's milk cheese made primarily in remote mountain areas in Armenia.

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Armenia's Ancient Motal Cheese Makes Its Way Into The Modern Age

3:19pm April 17, 2018

by Laura Kiniry

A college student gives a commercially extinct cheese from Armenia a shot at new life, and tourists in a remote mountainous region of the tiny country get a taste of something unique and regional.

Ghulam Siddique, a goat herder from Pakistan's Sindh province, has been forced to increase the price of his goats to offset the rising cost of the animals' feed.

Why Some Muslims In Pakistan Won't Be Able To Buy A Goat This Year

5:08pm August 31, 2017

by Meher Ahmad

Buying a sacrificial goat for the Muslim holiday of Eid l-Adha is the sign of a strong household. But harsh droughts in the Karachi area are making it hard for families to afford one.

Security footage shows a goat appearing hell-bent on breaking through the Argonics Inc. office doors.

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WATCH: Security Camera Footage Reveals Rogue Goat At Colorado Office

4:23pm July 19, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

It's worth noting that the goat seems to have no interest in actually entering the office belonging to the polyurethane manufacturer. But it did brazenly destroy two of the office doors.

Chef Michael Scelfo of Cambridge, Mass., left, and Lisa Carlson, who operates three food trucks in Minneapolis, collaborate on the Glynwood dinner's spelt salad with lamb tongues and hearts, and "ugly" cherries, shiitakes, and kale.

Is It Really So Offal? 'Ugly Food' Boot Camp Entices Chefs And Diners

7:00am June 23, 2017

by Lela Nargi

Teams of cooks are making dishes from food that many American consumers would overlook — or even consciously avoid — as part of a sustainability project aimed at reducing food waste in the U.S.

One of the fleet of turboprop ATR planes from Pakistan International Airlines. After a Dec. 7 crash, the ATRs were grounded — and resumed flying (after a goat sacrifice) on Sunday.

Black Goat Is Sacrificed On Tarmac Of Pakistani Airport

4:33pm December 19, 2016

by Marc Silver

Employees of Pakistan International Airlines sacrificed the animal to mark the first flight of an ATR turboprop plane since the fleet was grounded following a Dec. 7 crash.

(Left) The traditional Christmas goat made of straw is inaugurated in Gavle, Sweden on Sunday. (Right) The goat was burned down just hours after the inauguration to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The goat has been torched many times over the years.

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Swedish Revelers Get Their Goat — Again — As Holiday Tradition Meets Annual Arson

4:00pm November 30, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Every year, the town of Gavle, Sweden, builds a giant Christmas goat. And every year, people try to bring it down. This time around, despite a guard, the Gavlebocken didn't even last for 24 hours.

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has goats on his mind.

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Why The President Of Ghana Said He Was Like A Dead Goat

5:07pm September 21, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

We're not making this up. President Mahama said he was like a dead goat. He later issued a correction: He's actually like a living goat.