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Getting your goat has never been easier. This book is part manual part cookbook, perfect for homesteaders or families looking to own goats for fun or function. It's also a perfect how-to guide for starting a small goat-based business. Packed with insider information on everything from breeding to milking, courtesy of the operators of the only goat school in the country, this book also features more than 100 recipes using goat milk, meat, and cheese.

A must-have for every backyard chicken keeper, Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics goes beyond introductory lessons and explores the realities of raising a flock for eggs -- and entertainment, of course! From odd eggs and molting to feeding and preparing for the seasons, this book covers the subjects beginner books don't adequately address and re-examines common knowledge that may not actually hold true. It's a resource to turn to time and again for expert advice to make sure your birds are happ...

Not just a companion, the dog has padded beside Natives and explorers since the advent of man on the North American continent. Friend, hunter, fellow rover, hauler of trade goods and household items, the dog has been a working member of the family throughout history. From travois and sledge in Native pre-history, through the paw prints of Hollywood canine stars, to search and rescue in today's adventurous back country, man and dog continue to work together.

Tigers of the World, Second Edition explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988, when the first edition was published, tiger conservation was still in its infancy, and two decades later there has been a revolution not only in what is known, but how information about tigers is obtained and disseminated. In the fast changing world of conservation, there is a great need to summarize the vast and current state-of-the-art,...

Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys provides expert information on breed selection, facilities management, health care, and slaughtering. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you'll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and pro...

Easy-to-care-for, productive, inexpensive, and full of personality, chickens are popping up in back gardens throughout the country - in the suburbs, rural towns, and even in cities. All it takes to keep a small flock is a bit of land and a properly designed coop. Just like houses, chicken coops come in all sizes and styles to meet the needs of any chicken family. Author Judy Fangman has combed the country identifying the top chicken coop designs, from utilitarian to high-style. The result is thi...

Gail Damerow is the foremost authority on chickens in the United States, and her classic reference The Chicken Health Handbook (originally published in 1994) is now completely revised with up-to-the minute information and full-colour photography and illustrations. This essential guide thoroughly addresses every aspect of chicken health, including good nutrition; bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases; parasites and worms; reproductive issues; immune health; metabolic dysfunctions; and much more,...

When the Texas plains country was opened to the advance of the first cattlemen, among the ranches that grew up along the advancing frontier were several large, foreign-owned enterprises. The activities and the orientation of such ranches differed in many respects from those of their locally owned neighbors. In this detailed study of all aspects of the operation of one such ranch, Dr. William Curry Holden adds to our knowledge both of the frontier and of the livestock industry. Expanding his exam...

Too many calves die young or fail to thrive causing enormous financial loss and suffering. However, good calf performance and health can be achieved within a wide range of rearing systems if the stockmanship is good. The last few years have seen many improvements in our understanding of the scientific basis of calf rearing. In many cases, these have reinforced traditional concepts of good calf husbandry. In other cases, traditional good husbandry has been shown to be positively dangerous. This b...

This work is concerned with biotechnical innovations in animal productivity. It is part of a series of biotechnology texts suitable for self-study or as the basis for in-house training schemes. It includes reference questions for students, key phrases, and a summary of objectives for each chapter.

There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp--and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn the ins and outs of buying and caring for these remarkable creatures--and delight in what they can do for you in returns! The Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice...

To meet growing demand, the FAO has estimated that world poultry production needs to grow by 2-3% per year to 2030. Much of the increase in output already achieved has been as a result of improvements in commercial breeds combined with rearing in more intensive production systems. However, more intensive systems and complex supply chains have increased the risk of rapid transmission of animal diseases and zoonoses. Consumer expectations of sensory and nutritional quality have never been higher....