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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition - by Jerry Belanger & Sara Thomson Bredesen (Paperback)

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition - by  Jerry Belanger & Sara Thomson Bredesen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>With 307,000 copies in print, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of dairy goat care, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, and milking. The full-color new edition features the most up-to-date practices and a fresh new design.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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 <i>Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats</i> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Your Complete Guide to Raising Dairy Goats <p/> Raising a healthy, productive milking herd requires lots of information and close attention to detail. This comprehensive handbook is the only reference you'll need. <p/> Learn how to: <br> Choose the right goats for your goals <br> Set up secure fencing and humane facilities <br> Keep your herd healthy <br> Oversee breeding and kidding <br> Milk your does properly <br> Produce cheese, yogurt, soap, and chevon<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"With an engaging style, the authors delve into both the 'what' and the 'why' of raising dairy goats, educating with the facts <i>and</i> the underlying philosophies to help you make good decisions in all aspects of your dairy goat enterprise. A valuable resource for beginners and experienced producers alike!" -- D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, professor of pathology and genetics, and technical advisor for the Livestock Conservancy <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen are the coauthors of <i>Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats</i>. They have both been involved in dairy goat farming for more than 30 years. Belanger is the former editor and publisher of <i>Countryside & Small Stock Journal</i>. Bredesen is a licensed cheese maker and goat cheese promoter and a former operator of one of Wisconsin's first goat cheese farmsteads.

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