"Ian St. John" wrote in message
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"colonel" wrote in message
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Los Angeles Times
July 19, 2003

Goats Are West's Latest Weed Whackers
"Lawnmowers with legs" make short work of noxious plants and don't
pollute the land.

Latest? Nope. Been used in BC for weed clearing and grass clipping for
many
years. I remember a program on it from at least five years ago. Perfect
for
hillsides with outcroppings of rock that would defeat any power mower.


Just an innocent leading news headline.

Goats have long been used in many areas of the US for clearing purposes and
growth suppression. They are also among the more destructive and non
discriminating of all domestic animals.

James Curts