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What the Bleat? We're Short on Goat Meat

By Dave ThierMar 16th 2010 – 8:58AM
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(March 16) -- Goat has been called "the soccer of meat": Everyone loves it but Americans. Traditionally, the agricultural viability of goats in this country has been limited to tangy cheeses, petting zoos and mohair sweaters. No more. A recent enthusiasm for goat meat has increased demand in the United States to the point...

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  • 10/11/11 Goat Meat Gains Popularity In Halifax County Source: ABC - WSET 13 - Lynchburg VA There's a new trend among some Halifax County farmers.
  • 08/01/11 Lorna Yee Spices Up Summer Tacos Source: Seattle Magazine - Seattle WA Lorna Yee spices up summer tacos with roasted corn salsa and tender, flavorful goat meat.
  • 06/07/11 The goat gambol Source: Edmonton Journal - Edmonton - AB - Canada EDMONTON - The sight of a herd of goats in the heart of cattle country usually elicits little more than a sigh and a 'Oh, how cute!'
  • 04/11/11 Goat Meat As an Ethical Alternative to Beef Source: Treehugger True, for those who say that killing any animal for meat is wrong, the relative carbon footprint or environmental impact of goat versus beef is somewhat of a pointless distinction.
  • 02/09/11 Gedalias Announces Availability of Rack of Goat for... Source: PR-inside.com - Austria Gedalias, online provider of goat meat announces that rack of goat is now available for purchase through their website, gedaliascompany.com. Continuing to provide fine cuts of goat meat to their loyal customers, Gedalias is now offering rack of goat for sale.

Background on goat meat

Goat meat is the meat of the domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus). It is often called chevon or mutton when the meat comes from adults, and cabrito or kid when from young animals.

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