Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160358630X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Goats have provided humankind with essential products for centuries; indeed, they bear the noble distinction of being the first domesticated farm animal. From providing milk and meat for sustenance and fiber and hides for clothing and shelter to carrying packs and clearing brush, there isn’t much that goats cannot do. Caldwell places special emphasis throughout on holistic, natural, and alternative approaches to caring for goats, including information on: Handling and managing goats using their natural instincts as an asset Developing good farm management practices such as appropriate housing and fencing systems and manure and mortality managementMaking feeding decisions based on understanding goats’ ruminant digestive system and their evolutionary needsGrowing forage and garden crops as feed and utilizing wild browseTroubleshooting health problems based on assessing symptomsImplementing advanced health procedures such as pain control, fecal testing, and transplanting rumen microbes from healthy to sick goatsDiagnosing, treating, and preventing more than 75 common goat ailmentsWhether your herd is two or two hundred, this first-of-its-kind, comprehensive book will help you keep your goats healthy, safe, and productive and give you a deep and enjoyable insight into the wondrous creature that is the goat.. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not foun
Applying a holistic, organic management approach to the health of her goats comes naturally for Gianaclis: She was raised on an organic farm; her parents were chiropractors; and she pursued a career in nursing. She is the author of the award-winning Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking, as well as other books on cheesemakin
The examples of goat farms in various climates and countries make the information broadly applicable to many regions. All sixteen chapters are very informative, and the text is referenced to excellent resources in goat medicine. The author stresses the importance of early recognition of conditions and diseases. Holliday, DVM, holistic veterinarian; coauthor of A Holistic Vet’s Prescription for a Healthy Herd“Holistic Goat Care is practical, well written, and comprehensive. Giancalis Caldwell covers everything from browse to barns, breeding to birthing, vitamins to vaccination, and parasites to pizzle rot, in an easy-to-read format. I believe this book will be an excellent source of information in raising goats.”—Lionel J. Gianaclis Caldwell stresses the importance of preventative medicine, which is a critical aspect of raising goats. She als
"Such an awesome book! I started browsing through it" according to Tammy I.. Such an awesome book! I started browsing through it, then found myself reading for quite some time. It's hard to put down. SO much great information. A valuable book for anyone with goats.. "It arrived today and I know it will be a great reference for many years to come" according to Jennifer Scales. I've been waiting for this book to be released. It arrived today and I know it will be a great reference for many years to come.. Exceptional book on goat management and care. Even experienced jenniferdavenport Exceptional book on goat management and care. Even experienced boat owners will glean new management techniques for keeping their herds healthy and productive.