Raising Meat Goats In A Commercial Operation
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Author | : Greg Christiansen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2012-09-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780615584126 |
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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.
Author | : Gail B. Bowman |
Publisher | : Bowman Communications |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
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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!
Author | : Maggie Sayer |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1603425829 |
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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.
Author | : Cheryl K. Smith |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2010-01-28 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0470633808 |
Download Raising Goats For Dummies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Yvonne Zweede-Tucker |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2012-01-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 161059780X |
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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
Author | : Sándor Kukovics |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2018-06-20 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1789232023 |
Download Goat Science Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Barbara Vincent |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2018-05-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1486306594 |
Download Farming Meat Goats Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Maggie Sayer |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2007-04-30 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
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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.
Author | : Maggie Sayer |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2010-12-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781603422390 |
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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.
Author | : Jerry Belanger |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2018-02-06 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1612129331 |
Download Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.