Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners by C. E. Spaulding; Jackie Clay; C. e Spaulding D.v.mThis easy-to-use reference guide provides everything you need to know about caring for and treating pets and barnyard animals. With complete chapters on cats, cows, dogs, goats, horses, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and sheep, it includes hundreds of strategies for preventing and curing common problems. * How to sex a rabbit * The best way to dehorn a buck * Preventing cannibalism in chickens * Treating saddle sores * Controlling shock * Nail care for dogs and cats * Giving medications . . . And much more! Veterinary Guide for Animal Ownersprovides a wealth of practical, no-nonsense information that no animal owner should be without.
ISBN: 0875964044
Publication Date: 2001-02-24
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry BelangerWith minimal space and housing needs, dairy goats are a practical choice for the small or backyard dairy farmer. Dairy goats require a smaller investment than Cows and produce easily digested milk that is much in demand for making yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products. 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 "This book will give answers and help novice goat owners get started. It can also be used by established goat owners wanting a reference in an easy-to-read format." -- John D. Howland, American Goat Society, Inc.
ISBN: 9781603425810
Publication Date: 2010-12-03
Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats by Maggie SayerGoat 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.