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| From the editor: |
| Fun and Not Fun in the World of Dairy Goats | 6 |
| By Jennifer Stultz |
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| In the news | 7 |
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| Agriculture Service Reports: American Goat Inventory | 9 |
| By Alan Harman |
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| Breed profile: |
| The Toggenburg | 10 |
| By Janet Hurst |
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| Toggenburgs are a Teaching Tool at Eagle Creek Farm, Iowa | 12 |
| By Tim King |
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| 2008 NTC All-Americans | 14 |
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| New Zealand Toggenburg Breeder Wins Prestigious North Island All Breeds Show | 15 |
| By Alan Harman |
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| Open House Gives Others Opportunities to Enjoy Dairy Goats | 16 |
| By Gianaclis Caldwell |
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| Copper's Role in Goat Health | 19 |
| By John Hibma |
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| Magnets Can Aid in Goat Herd Health | 21 |
| By Danielle Westvang |
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| Sweet Spring Farm | 23 |
| By Sharon Tefft Bozovsky |
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| Commercial dairy diary: |
| 4Maz Funny chicken Farm and Dairy, LLC | 25 |
| By Margaret Mazikowski |
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| Training Goats to Pull Their Weight | 29 |
| By Miriah Reynolds |
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| Dairy Goat Fun (and Education) Begins With Jeopardy! | 33 |
| By Miriah Reynolds |
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| Energy-Saving Tips | 35 |
| By Rona Myers Sullivan |
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| Judging quiz: |
| Toggenburg Judging Quiz | 40 |
| By Todd Biddle |
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| For the Fun & Health of it: Take Time to Rejuvenate! | 46 |
| By Rona Myers Sullivan |
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| Goat prose & poetry: |
| Things I Have Learned From a Goat | 49 |
| By Janet Hurst |
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| Goat Milk Ice Cream & Cajeta: Sweet Treats for Summer | 52 |
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| Caprine craft corner: |
| Denim Dairy Goat Hot Pad | 53 |
| By Betty Pecka |
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