A practical, step‑by‑step guide to profitable milk goat farming for households and commercial herds alike.
Drawn from a classic reference, this edition offers practical instructions on raising, feeding, housing, and managing dairy goats. It covers everything from kid care and dehorning to milking routines, health, and record‑keeping, helping both beginners and seasoned breeders improve yield and welfare.
With clear guidance on selecting stock, organizing community or farm herds, and maximizing milk production, the book shows how to build a reliable dairy operation using goats as a flexible, economical option for modern farms and homes.
- Insights on breeding, herd management, and establishing a dairy operation
- Step‑by‑step care for kids, does, and bucks, including feeding and housing
- Health topics, disease prevention, and routine treatment for goats
- Practical notes on milking, records, and market considerations
Ideal for readers starting a goat dairy, improving an existing herd, or studying animal husbandry for school or home use.