Whether you are just starting out with goats or have had a herd for years, you will find this popular and practical guide essential! In addition to information from the author, the book includes contributions from other well-known goat experts. Goat Health Care will help you work more effectively with a veterinarian and keep your goats healthy!
This updated, 2nd edition covers how to understand your goats and their behavior; routine care required to raise goats; how to handle pregnancy, kidding and kids; common health issues encountered in goats; medications used in goats, including milk and meat withdrawal times; natural and home remedies; geriatric goat care; end-of-life issues; and other resources.
Customer Reviews
I found the book very helpful as a new goat owner.
This book is a must have for anyone just thinking of getting goats to someone who have had goats for years.. I purchased the previous edition before I purchased goats and would say it was one of the best references I have. The author was one of the most knowledgeable well written person when it comes to goat information.
This book includes articles written by the the author and other knowledgeable goat owners covering what a person needs to know before getting into the world of goats to those who have owned goats for many years.. It has information covering kidding to having to say goodbye to our goat friends. I find the articles covering goat health most useful. It includes symptoms of illnesses, possible treatments to knowing when to call the veterinarian.
Although I already have the prior edition this is a great update with even more information.
If you raising dairy goats, meat goats, use goats as weed trimmers, or just enjoy them as furry friends and pets, you will find the book useful and an excellent reference.
GOAT HEALTH CARE, 2ND EDITION
Great information in this book. Love it.