Download or read book Raising Meat Goats for Profit written by Gail B. Bowman and published by Bowman Communications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Raising Meat Goats in a Commercial Operation written by Greg Christiansen and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Meat Goat Handbook written by Yvonne Zweede-Tucker and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Raising Goats For Dummies written by Cheryl K. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Holistic Goat Care written by Gianaclis Caldwell and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Holistic Goat Care, Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive gu ide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats. [This book] will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book"--
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Meat Goats written by Maggie Sayer and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goat meat production is the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, and an estimated 70 percent of all meat consumed globally is from goats. Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats is the essential reference on raising, caring for, and marketing meat goats. This updated edition gives caprine producers the vital information they need to start a meat-goat business or expand their current operation.
Download or read book Living with Goats written by Margaret Hathaway and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the newest addition to the successful “Living With” series, Hathaway and Schatz let readers in on everything they need to know about how to raise one – or twenty – goats in their own backyards. Readers will discover how to raise goats either for milk, meat, or companionship, and how to shelter and care for their pets depending on the breed (whether they’re eventually going to eat them or invite them into their family circle). Between the friendly advice, first-hand wisdom, and hilarious stories, Living With Goats reassures readers that raising goats is a rewarding and sustainable endeavor well worth their while.
Download or read book Farming Meat Goats written by Barbara Vincent and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Meat Goats written by Maggie Sayer and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how raising your own meat goats can be a fun and profitable endeavor. With expert advice on selecting the best breed for your needs, maintaining facilities, and providing necessary medical attention, this guide covers all aspects of successfully keeping meat goats. 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.
Download or read book How to Raise Goats written by Carol Amundson and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, one hundred meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this book is for you. Expert, hands-on advice makes it easy to get started raising a healthy herd. Longtime goat farmer Carol Amundson 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, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats. Easy-to-follow tips help you to: Choose the right breed for your needs Evaluate and purchase goats House and feed your herd Keep your herd healthy Breed goats and birth kids Market goats and their products Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in this challenging but rewarding venture.
Download or read book Raising Goats Naturally 2nd Edition written by Deborah Niemann and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produce your own milk, cheese, meat, fiber, fertilizer, and more Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can be the key to greater self-sufficiency. Responding to questions and concerns from readers from all over North America and beyond, this fully revised and expanded edition of Raising Goats Naturally will help readers work with nature to raise dairy goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber, and soap – all without relying on drugs or following the factory farm model. By observing your own animals closely and educating yourself about their specific needs, you can create an individualized plan for keeping them healthy and maximizing their productivity. This unique, fully-illustrated guide will teach you to help your herd thrive with: Breed-specific descriptions to help you choose the right goats for your goals and lifestyle Detailed information on housing, fencing, breeding, health, milking, and nutrition Complete recipes and instructions for making your own cheese, dairy products, and soap, as well as cooking with goat meat. Packed with personal experiences and backed up by expert veterinary advice and scientific studies, Raising Goats Naturally brings together a wealth of practical information on raising goats for the love of it and using their milk and meat to become more self-reliant.
Download or read book Raising Goats for Beginners written by Zelene Ward and published by Zelene Ward. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats written by Andrew McDeere and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If You Want to Raise Better, Low-Maintenance Goats that Provide Good Meat & Tons of Milk, then Keep Reading! Are you looking for new ways to earn a profit for your farm? Do you want to increase your farm's milk and meat production with little-to-no hassle? Or, are you looking for an adorable, friendly, and docile pet for your kids? You came to the right place! The meat and dairy industries are inundated with plenty of the same food options. But with the variety of normal choices ranging in the hundreds, it's time to find a new source. Instead of focusing your attention on regular cows, why not look into Nigerian Dwarf Goats? These adorable dairy goats originated in West Africa and stand a measly two feet high. Their calm, predictable, kind, gentle, and playful personalities make them great pets. However, their true value lies in their meat and milk. Nigerian Dwarf Goats produce lots of high-quality, butterfat-rich milk, excellent for goat cheese, creams, and other milk products. They're great at clearing weeds and underbrush, improving grass for grazing animals in the process. These goats also typically produce three to five kids per kidding, which makes meat easy to come by. And the best part? They're small and easy to manage! So, if you're looking to make a profit off them, you're guaranteed to get high return-on-investment. But how do you get started? EASY -- Add "Raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats" by livestock expert Andrew McDeere to your toolkit! In this book, you get a comprehensive guide to raising, breeding, and taking care of Nigerian Dwarf Goats! Over the course of this guide, you will: Unlock the key to raising healthy, happy, and thriving Nigerian Dwarf Goats Learn how to properly feed them so they grow strong and reproduce faster and safer Give your Nigerian Dwarf Goats the best care as house pets using important tips Get evidence-based answers to all your burning Nigerian Dwarf Goat-related questions And so much more! You may be hesitant to raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats because not a lot of people know about them. But this is also exactly why you should! When you raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats, you position yourself as the go-to breeder. Hence, creating more profit! And when you have "Raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats" as guide, you are guaranteed to have the best litter in town! Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Start Raising Healthy Nigerian Dwarf Goats Today!
Download or read book Goat Science written by Sándor Kukovics and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goat science covers quite a wide range and varieties of topics, from genetics and breeding, via nutrition, production systems, reproduction, milk and meat production, animal health and parasitism, etc., up to the effects of goat products on human health. In this book, several parts of them are presented within 18 different chapters. Molecular genetics and genetic improvement of goats are the new approaches of goat development. Several factors affect the passage rate of digesta in goats, but for diet properties, goats are similar to other ruminants. Iodine deficiency in goats could be dangerous. Assisted reproduction techniques have similar importance in goats like in other ruminants. Milk and meat production traits of goats are almost equally important and have significant positive impacts on human health. Many factors affect the health of goats, heat stress being of increasing importance. Production systems could modify all of the abovementioned characteristics of goats.
Download or read book The New Livestock Farmer written by Rebecca Thistlethwaite and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including information on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, and goats, and exotics like bison, rabbits, elk, and deer How can anyone from a backyard hobbyist to a large-scale rancher go about raising and selling ethically produced meats directly to consumers, restaurants, and butcher shops? With the rising consumer interest in grass-fed, pasture-raised, and antibiotic-free meats, how can farmers most effectively tap into those markets and become more profitable? The regulations and logistics can be daunting enough to turn away most would-be livestock farmers, and finding and keeping their customers challenges the rest. Farmer, consultant, and author Rebecca Thistlethwaite (Farms with a Future) and her husband and coauthor, Jim Dunlop, both have extensive experience raising a variety of pastured livestock in California and now on their homestead farm in Oregon. The New Livestock Farmer provides pasture-based production essentials for a wide range of animals, from common farm animals (cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, and goats) to more exotic species (bison, rabbits, elk, and deer). Each species chapter discusses the unique requirements of that animal, then delves into the steps it takes to prepare and get them to market. Profiles of more than fifteen meat producers highlight some of the creative ways these innovative farmers are raising animals and direct-marketing superior-quality meats. In addition, the book contains information on a variety of vital topics: • Governmental regulations and how they differ from state to state; • Slaughtering and butchering logistics, including on-farm and mobile processing options and sample cutting sheets; • Packaging, labeling, and cold-storage considerations; • Principled marketing practices; and • Financial management, pricing, and other business essentials. This book is must reading for anyone who is serious about raising meat animals ethically, outside of the current consolidated, unsustainable CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) system. It offers a clear, thorough, well-organized guide to a subject that will become increasingly important as the market demand for pasture-raised meat grows stronger.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats written by Jerome D. Belanger and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Raising Goats written by Dion Rosser and published by Franelty Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how easy it is to start a goat farm for enjoyment and profit! Goats are wonderful, intelligent, and affectionate animals that enrich our lives. They are raised commercially for their meat, milk, and fiber, and are also kept as pets. If you are considering entering into this world of goat-keeping, then welcome! You are entering into the ranks of people dedicated to the welfare of these wonderful creatures. There are a few things you need to note when you prepare yourself to raise goats: Do you have the right facilities and the proper amount of space? Do you have the skills and the time needed to take care of livestock? Are you ready to make a major commitment? More and more people are raising goats, and it isn't hard to see why. They are relatively small, can provide milk and/or meat, have fleece that can be harvested for wool, and they can make great pets. Children love goats, and so does anyone who has ever taken care of them. This book will provide you with common tricks and caring methods required to raise a baby goat into an adult. It will also give you the knowledge you need to raise and manage a healthy herd of goats. In this book, you will: Discover the benefits of raising goats. Learn which goat breed is best for you and how to choose a healthy goat. Investigate the key things you should know about feeding and milking goats. Discover how to maintain a healthy herd of goats. Learn to safely house your goats. Uncover everything you need to know about breeding goats. Discover the seven deadly mistakes new goat owners make and how to avoid them. Get advice on how to make money while raising goats. And so much more! After you read this book, you will have all the knowledge you need to buy a healthy goat, bring it home, house it, feed it, and keep it happy and healthy. You'll also know how to keep an entire herd healthy and learn how to turn your goat-keeping hobby into a money-making business. Whether you are a beginner or want to grow your goat business, this book is perfect for anyone interested in having a pet goat, goat meat, milk, fleece, and for those who want to raise goats to sell. So, what are you waiting for? Click the "add to cart" button to get your copy of this book and start your fun and challenging adventure breeding and raising goats.
