The new barbie stars: Aubergine and goat’s cheese stacks with honey and thyme

The new barbie stars: Aubergine and goat’s cheese stacks with honey and thyme By Rukmini Iyer Published: 00:03 BST, 25 April 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 25 April 2021 The goat’s cheese melts between the aubergine slices, scented with thyme – perfect by themselves or squashed between crusty white rolls. SERVES 4 PREP: 10 minutes … Read more

Covid-19: Dozens of mammals – including horses, dolphins and goats – could contract infection

Dozens of mammals including horses, dolphins and goats could be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, a new study reveals.  Chinese researchers analysed animal cells in the lab to determine which had the ACE2 receptors that facilitate an infection.   ACE2 receptors have a shape that matches the outside of the coronavirus, effectively providing it … Read more

Great Orme goats trot on roof of terraced property in Llandudno

Hoof on the roof! Goats that flocked into deserted Welsh town during lockdown return – and climb on TOP of people’s houses Two Great Orme goats spotted on terraced property in Llandudno, north Wales Trotted along tiles before disappearing from view in clip posted on Thursday Last March, animals from the herd invaded the town’s … Read more

Farmer who started hiring out goats for Zoom meetings reveals she’s earned £50,000

A farmer who started hiring out her goats for Zoom meeting calls as a joke to try and cheer people up amid the coronavirus pandemic has revealed she’s made £50,000 thanks to the quirky idea.   Speaking to presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain, Dot McCarthy, from Lancashire, explained how people from across … Read more

Nazi monkey and swastika-wearing goats at Russian circus spark fury and criminal probe

The furred Reich: Nazi monkey and swastika-wearing goats at Russian circus spark fury and criminal probe The bizarre show was commissioned by the Russian Orthodox Church It showed animals wearing Swastika capes being led by trainers in Nazi uniforms The church and circus argue the show depicts the Soviet victory over Hitler Russian law allows … Read more

Nature: Goats often prefer to work for life’s treats rather than being handed them on a plate 

Goats often enjoy working for life’s little treats — rather than simply having them handed to them on a plate — a study has concluded. Swiss and German experts offered goats the choice of two treats — one freely accessible, the other behind a sliding door the animals had to nudge open. They found that … Read more

Penny Lancaster shows off her three new pet pygmy goats called Rupert, Biscuit and Hazel

Penny Lancaster has showed off her three new pet pygmy goats called Rupert, Biscuit and Hazel. Taking to Instagram last week, the model, 49, who is married to Sir Rod Stewart, 75, announced the latest additions to her animal family. Posting a picture of Rupert, Biscuit and Hazel eating some hay from her hand, Penny penned: ‘Falling … Read more

Should you wash your mane with horse shampoo or slather goat’s milk cream on your face?

Animal-based treatments have a long-established role in medicine — maggots can help heal chronic wounds, for example, and leeches play a role in improving blood flow during some operations.  Now there are a number of animal-derived products available over the counter that claim to have other benefits. ALICE JAFFE asked Dr Adam Friedmann, a consultant … Read more

Anais Gallagher swaps parties in London for raising goats in Dorset with boyfriend Julius Roberts

Anais Gallagher swaps parties in London for raising goats in Dorset as she moves to the countryside with her boyfriend Julius Roberts By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 14:53 BST, 28 September 2020 | Updated: 14:53 BST, 28 September 2020 She’s the daughter of one of the nation’s biggest music stars.  But Anais Gallagher has … Read more

Radishes with Chive Goat’s Cheese

Radishes with Chive Goat’s Cheese By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 20 September 2020 Radishes (especially the long French Breakfast variety) with a creamy dip alongside make classic and elegant nibbles to enjoy with a cocktail. Radishes (especially the long French Breakfast variety) with a creamy dip alongside … Read more