Goat Housing Requirements

SEC Restructure, Germany Antitrust, Greek Banks, Macquarie: Compliance

U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus said he is planning legislation to restructure the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to implement changes recommended by the agency’s inspector general, the Government Accountability Office and a consultant’s report mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act.

Bachus, an Alabama Republican who leads the House Financial Services Committee , said his “SEC Modernization Act” shouldn’t be interpreted as criticism of Chairman Mary Schapiro or any of her predecessors.

“It is the structure of the agency itself that is the main problem,” Bachus said yesterday in a statement announcing plans for the legislation. “This legislation will be a comprehensive restructuring of the SEC. It will make the SEC more efficient, consolidate duplicative offices, enable the agency to use better technology, and strengthen ethical safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest.”

The legislation would shutter the Office of Compliance, Inspections and Examinations and move its duties under the Division of Trading and Markets and Division of Investment Management. It would similarly split up the Division of Risk, Strategy and Innovation that Schapiro created as an agency research arm, re-assigning that role to separate offices inside the other four divisions.

Dodd-Frank required an independent analysis of the agency, produced in March by Boston Consulting Group Inc., which found the SEC is hundreds of employees short of what it needs to manage its duties and that too many of its offices report directly to the chairman.

Bachus’ bill would also limit how the SEC can spend a $100 million reserve fund set up by Dodd-Frank, requiring that the money go toward technology improvements.

The agency would also have to submit an annual agenda to Congress each year.

SEC Inspector General H. David Kotz declined to comment on the bill. His office has issued 11 reports this year examining SEC performance, making recommendations for improving economic analysis of rulemaking and investigating “improper actions” in securing agency leases.

Germany Tempers Plan to Split Companies Abusing Market Powers

Germany watered down a plan to create new antitrust powers to break up companies suspected of abusing their market position, suggesting government concern at the price-setting capacity of the four main utilities has eased.

Proposals by former Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle to split up companies on suspicion of abusing their position have now been dropped, a report posted yesterday on the Berlin-based ministry’s website shows. The government must instead prove market abuse.

Goat House - Critical Considerations When Building a Functional ...

Shelter, being one of the basic needs of everyone, is also important for animals. This will protect them against the weather or any bad elements. If you intend to learn how to raise goats, then it's a must that you build a goat house for them. Sure, goats are often associated with wilderness. But if you want to make a living out of them, you must ensure their safety and health which can be guaranteed by a nice living quarter. Add to that the possibility of losing them if you left them straying in the open field where someone might steal them.

Now that the importance of building a goat house has been established, here are the basic requirements. First, set aside a good space for the house. This must be proportional to the number of goats you have. Avoid overcrowding the goats to prevent them from fighting. Second consideration is the type of shelter you will build. If you have the money to spend and you intend to raise goats for a long period of time, then it is highly suggested that you build a barn big enough to house future goats. If you are short of cash, a pole barn will do. This is built by placing poles apart to cover the area and then enclosing it with wire mesh. Just remember to make it sturdy enough to stand the weather.

For flooring, sawdust or straw will do. Avoid concrete floor for the goat house as much as possible because the urine and feces are not absorbed. Wood is okay but goats like to gnaw and before you knew it, your flooring might be gone. Also, broken wood flooring can easily wound the goats. You may use tin for roofing but make sure it is high enough to prevent contact with the goats, as it can wound them.

Proper ventilation is important so you should include windows. Ensure that the interior of the goat house is reached by sunlight to remove the moisture caused by urine. Moisture is an enemy because it serves as breeding ground for bacteria which is harmful to your animals, especially for lactating ones. The bedding which may be of straw material must be changed often.

Designate a specific area for milking, feeding and playing. Food and water must be in a holder to prevent the goats from tipping them over. You may include a salt lick as well. The playing area may be a fenced ground outside the goat house where the goats can roam around easily. Always check the fence for holes or damage to ensure that the goats are safe from other animals.

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