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How to raise goats : everything you need to know : breeds, housing, health and diet, dairy and meat, kid care / Carol A. Amundson.

Amundson, Carol A., (author.). Future Farmers of America. (Added Author).

Summary:

Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this is the book for you. Goats are more popular than ever. The expert, hands-on advice in this new edition of Voyageur Press's best-selling goat manual makes it easy to get started. Providing information on the latest developments in husbandry, housing, and nutrition, veteran goat farmer Carol Amundson also describes the breeds popular in the United States and Canada and explains all the helpful dos and don'ts. You'll find information about traveling with goats, marketing, treating illness, and more, including a glossary of caprine terms, tables and charts for easy reference, and a list of breed associations. Illustrated in full color and licensed by the Future Farmers of America, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats.

Record details

ISBN: 9780760364154
ISBN: 076036415X
Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Beverly, MA, USA : Voyageur Press, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. "FFA agricultural education." Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- A goat is just a goat-- right? -- Preparing your goat farm -- Breeding your goats -- Health and wellness -- Life with goats -- Resources -- Glossary.