MORE STOLEN PYGMY GOATS !
Two pygmy goats were stolen from a holding near West Malling in Kent on 14th January  ...read more »

                        ****************
The Pygmy Goat Chat Group has re-opened !
If you are interested in sharing information, advice etc on pygmy goats you can apply to join by e-mailing;
Pygmygoatchatuk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Tuberculosis in Goats
You may have heard via the media that an outbreak of TB has been discovered in goats. The source of the outbreak appears to be a Golden Guernsey herd in North Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire is unfortunately a hot spot for bovine TB and the herd in question was already being dispersed by the owner. DEFRA and the Welsh Assembly Government have been tracing the goats that had been sold on and contacts are being appropriately dealt with.

We strongly advise that every member reads the information provided on the BGS website which is the most up to date. The BGS website address is www.allgoats.org.uk - click on Goat Health to find relevant notices. 
 

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO KIDDING
Assuming that you are a  ‘responsible’ goat owner, you will have waited patiently until your female was at least 15-18 months before mating her to a suitable male........read more »

 >

Maesgwyn Heledd.  Reserve B.I.S. at Royal Welsh Smallholder Show - 2009.  Bred & owned by Pat & Peter Mercer.
submit your photo »