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| From the editor: |
| The Future is Full of Promise | 6 |
| By Jennifer Stultz |
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| In the news: |
| Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery Takes Best in Show and Two Gold Medals at California State Fair | 7 |
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| Hops May Reduce Ammonia Production in Ruminants | 8 |
| By Alan Harman |
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| Officials Cut the Ribbon for Natural Products Company Covenant Creek Farm | 10 |
| By Gary Matthews |
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| Breed History of the Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat | 12 |
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| 2009 All-American Oberhasli Breeders of America | 16 |
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| Breed Leaders for 2009 DHIR Milk Production | 18 |
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| Washington Dairy Goat Herd Part of Summer Philippine Export | 22 |
| By Tim King |
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| Next Year's Forage Plan Starts Now | 24 |
| By Brandon Mitchell |
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| Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis Updates at International Symposium | 26 |
| By John Hibma |
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| Buck Care Basics are Relatively Simple | 28 |
| By Shelene Costello |
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| Bucks: Make Sure Working Parts are in Order for Breeding Season | 30 |
| By Shelene Costello |
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| Judging quiz: |
| Nigerian Dwarf Dry Yearlings | 32 |
| By Todd Biddle |
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| Judging Perspectives | 35 |
| By Todd Biddle |
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| Commecial dairy diary: |
| Goddard Farm Dairy | 38 |
| By Noah and Sue Anne Goddard |
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| A Thanksgiving to Remember | 48 |
| By Miriah Reynolds |
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| Book review: |
| Raising Goats for Dummies | 51 |
| By Lois Reichert |
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| Caprine crafts: |
| Make a Festive Door Hanging | 52 |
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