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Signs of Spring in Western Pennsylvania
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Focus on Herd Health: Hoof Trimming
Did you know that goats need their hooves trimmed regularly? Just like human fingernails, goat hooves are made out of a protein called keratin.
Using Goats to Clear Overgrown Invasive Plants
Have you ever wondered why we use herds of goats to clear invasive plants, vines, and shrubs? This article goes in-depth about the process and shares some common Western PA weeds that our team can clear.
Plant Spotlight: Mile-A-Minute
Mile-a-minute, Persicaria perfoliata, is originally from India and East Asia, but was first reported in York County, Pennsylvania, in the 1930s.
Goat Digestion: Do They REALLY Eat Tin Cans?
What makes goats so great for managing unwanted plants?
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