Dairy Goats With Information On The Breeds Breeding And Management Of Dairy Goats

This rare manual provides information on the breeds, breeding and management of dairy goats, one of the oldest species of animal domesticated by humans. Suitable for the goat farmer, animal husbandry enthusiast or historian, this book provides a comprehensive guide with many details still of practical use today. Summary of contents: Breeds; Selection of Breeding Stock; Management of the Breeding Stock; Care of Doe at Kidding; Rearing the Kids; Horns and Polling; Feeding the Doe; Feeding the Buck; Minerals and Water; Lactation Period; Milking; Characteristics of Goats’ Milk; Housing for Goats; Diseases and Parasites of Goats; Methods of Making Cheese; Suggested Readings. Complete with a new introduction and the illustrations featured in the original, we are republishing this vintage work in a high quality, modern, and affordable edition.

This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices.

The Nigerian dwarf goat is a livestock which originated from west Africa. It is a very popular breed of goat in west Africa. These breeds of goat are usually smaller than any other goat breeds for this purpose they are sometimes called miniature goats. Nigerian Dwarf Goats are fast becoming a firm favourite amongst those who want a different type of pet yet don't have the space to keep larger animals. Cute and friendly with a playful personality it is easy to see why people become so enamoured with them. This book contains everything you need to know about caring for these goats from how to spot if a goat is healthy right through to how to feed, house and care for your new pet. This book is for any owner who is relatively new to caring for these animals or for anyone who is considering buying one.This book will provide you with each and every information you need to know about Nigerian dwarf goats. GET YOUR COPY OF THIS BOOK TODAY

WANT TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF RAISING DAIRY GOATS FOR BEGINNERS? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Which Goat Breed is Best? Setting Up For Your Goats Choosing the Best Animals The Daily Duties of Owning a Goat Milking Your Goats Breeding Your Goats Taking Care of the Goats to Prevent Diseases and Other Healthcare Needs Much, Much, More!

This book deals with all aspects of goat culture, from breeding to feeding, together with the care and treatment of the milk and the making of butter and cheese. The author is well known for her writings and broadcast on the subject, for she draws from a thorough practical knowledge and a lifetime's experience. Contents Include : Why Not Keep a Goat? Breeds and Strains How to Choose a Goat Housing The Use and Abuse of Pasture Feeding Breeding The In-Kid Nanny Kid Rearing Male Goats General Management Milking, and The Care of Milk Butter and Cheese From Goats' Milk How To Treat a Sick Goat What Doctors Say About Goats' Milk

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the habitat, breeding and management of goats. Topics include the production and commercialization of goat milk and cheese in Northwest Argentina; infectious causes of abortion in goats; the oral environment and diet choices in goats; acute phase proteins as biomarkers of mastitis in dairy goats; and the influence of feeding goats with thyme and rosemary extracts on the physicochemical and sensory quality of cheese and pasteurized milk.

This early work on goat keeping is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on the methods of selection, housing, breeding and other aspects of goat management. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the techniques of keeping livestock. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

From the Back Cover: Minimal space and housing needs make goats a practical choice for small or backyard dairy farmers, and Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats is the one book farmers need to raise healthy, productive animals. This comprehensive and reassuring guide includes complete instructions for turning your goat milk into profitable cheese, yogurt, kefir, and butter. The revised and updated fourth edition includes: Updated information on disease diagnosis and treatment; Tips on choosing pygmy breeds; Expanded coverage of breeding, kidding, and raising kids; More information on milking, dairying, and cheesemaking; Expanded resource section.