Author: Maggie Sayer
Raising meat goats is an excellent proposition for todays livestock farmer. Demand for chevon (goat meat) far outweighs supply in North America. Imported chevon from Australia and New Zealand has more than doubled in the past decade and industry studies estimate that the market will continue to grow by ten to fifteen percent annually for the foreseeable future, making goat the fastest growing meat business in North America. Author Maggie Sayer thoroughly explains the basics of selecting a breed, buying the goats, and raising healthy animals. She explains how goats think and how to handle, house, and transport them properly. Also included is plenty of basic health- care information for preventing disease, addressing common ailments, and breeding safely. Finally, a wealth of information is offered on catering to ethnic populations and marketing the product. With this invaluable resource in hand, experienced and novice farmers alike will find raising goats to be immensely satisfying and profitable.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 344
Length: 6w x 9h
ISBN-13: 9781580176613
ISBN: 1580176615
Catalog ID: 146281