April 2025 Volume 29, Number 4


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INDEX


Breeders Directory...................22 Business Directory....................27 Calendar...................................30


Breeders Directory ON THE COVER 22 Cf Classified Ads


Classified Ads...........................29 Cudzoo........................................31 Tess Fetterly................................5


29 MARKETING


Texas sheep and goat prices up as supply tightens — Page 8.


John & Joyce Harrington of Cisne, Ill., submitted this photo of their great-granddaughter, Renley. “Ren- ley loves to visit the farm to play with and snuggle the goat kids!” they said.


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Wholesaler adds goat meat as demand grows from restaurants and retailers.


Herbal remedies don’t sound so crazy now, says columnist Tess Fetterly.


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Summertime means the annual parasite battle begins.


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NEW Green Country Invitational plans first Kiko sale — Page 20


SALE REPORT


A Splash of Color top seller brings $14,250 — heading for the Philippines.


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