Raising Meat Goats In A Commercial Operation

This book is just what the goat industry needs if it is ever going to make the leap from being a backyard hobby operation to becoming a legitimate food animal production industry. While there are many books about raising meat goats available, this one is different in that it is the only book that addresses how to manage meat goats on a commercial scale. Author Greg Christiansen draws on his years of experience in raising meat goats on a commercial scale to explain the principles of managing meat goats as a viable farm business. Greg tells you how to breed does that are capable of working for you and the necessary management to enable the does to do their job. He has excellent sections on fencing goats, working facilities for goats, protecting goats from predators, wintering goats and many other subjects necessary for raising meat goats. This is the most practical how-to book with real life examples of making management decisions to solve problems I've seen. For the producer seeking to raise goats on a commercial scale, this is the only book available with the necessary information and it will be the best money you ever invested in your goat business. Dr. Steve Hart Goat Extension Specialist Langston University Langston, OK.

A wonderful resource for goat breeders, Raising Meat Goats for Profit includes Information about the Meat Breeds, How to get started with meat production, Easy to use feed ration tables, Real advice for new breeders, Kidding and Raising Kids, How to sell your goats, Up-to-date informations about health and diseases, Recipe book, 250 pages of user friendly information!

Discover how raising your own meat goats can be a fun and profitable endeavor. Offering plenty of tips for creating an economically viable operation and identifying niche markets for your products, Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats shows you how to care for a thriving and productive herd full of healthy and happy animals.

"Comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats provides producers with comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing. This second edition of Farming Meat Goats has been updated throughout and contains new information about the National Livestock Identification System, current regulations for ovine Johne's disease and animal welfare during transportation, and information about marketing. It will allow farmers to produce animals to specification for targeted markets in Australia and overseas including: butchers; supermarkets; restaurants; on-farm live sales; sales to abattoirs that specialise in Halal kills; and breeding stock either as replacements or for improved herd genetics." -- CSIRO Publishing Website.

DIVLongtime goat rancher Yvonne Zweede-Tucker draws on twenty years of hands-on experience to help you raise your own meat goats. Illustrated throughout with color photography, this instructive handbook includes advice about breeds, feeding, housing, safety, health, kidding, butchering, and selling product. Included is a glossary and a resources appendix. Essential reading for every meat goat owner!/div

Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

Are you currently having cold feet about starting a goat production business because you feel handicapped about the knowledge you have or from the narratives you have absorbed over the years? Or perhaps you have no clue how or where to start from? Then this book is for you... Goat farming is well embraced in the market world and the industry keeps growing and evolving every day, in all parts of the world. Goats are loved and raised for diverse purposes such as for milk and meat production, and as pets among others. While goats are lovely herds to have on the farm, as a goat breeder, you must be well-grounded and informed with the latest information, knowledge, and development in the goat industry to raise a healthy and happy herd else you will soon find yourself struggling and losing interest in this booming industry. Embedded in the pages of this book are nuggets that every goat breeder should know. The words are beautifully crafted, easy to read and understand, even if you are a novice in raising goats, thus, this is a must-have and a must-read. In this book, Raising Goats for Beginners, you'll find virtually all the information you need to raise healthy and happy goats for milk and meat purposes. Below is a snippet of what you stand to gain from this book: · The popular goat breeds for milk and meat production and how to choose the right goat breed. · The criteria to look out for before buying your goat. · How to adhere to good farm management practices, such as housing and protecting your goat, and cleaning your goat shelter among others. · What to feed and not to feed your goats with · Goat breeding procedure and how to nurture and care for newborn goat kids · Goat milking and safe storage procedures · An understanding of the behaviors associated with your goats and how they interact with each other · Harvesting your goats for meat production including criteria for proper marketing and profit-making And lots more! Raising goats for beginners has unveiled the deep secrets to raising goats in the most simple, yet excellent way. And now is the time to embark on the journey of raising healthy and happy goats. To get started right away, simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW

Goat Science and Production presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on the science of goats and goat production for meat, dairy, and fiber. Chapters provide a fundamental understanding of the goat anatomy and physiology as well as production issues such as welfare, disease management, and feeding. Goat Science and Production is an essential introduction and reference to this increasingly important production animal.