Rebecca Cothran

Rebecca Cothran, boer goats, Fresno, California, raises a small herd of breeding does on gently rolling pasture. She has more than eight years of breeding experience, is a member of the American Boer Goat Association and follows routine health testing protocols including fecal analysis and hoof trimming. Kids are born in heated shelters, grow up alongside family pets and receive daily handling to develop calm temperaments.

Her farm lies in Central California where oak groves provide shade and goats move freely under an open sky. The farm’s roots began when her grandparents started raising dairy goats in the 1950s, and she maintains detailed records to preserve the breed’s balanced conformation. All animals have access to fresh water, free choice minerals and biannual veterinary checkups to ensure long term health. Many visitors note the herd’s sturdy builds and gentle manner, a reflection of patient handling and thoughtful herd management.