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Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
by: Thomas, Heather Smith
Contents Include: Breed Selection for your goals; Raising, Grooming; Choosing
feed & supplements; Compliance for grass-fed & organic guidelines; Maximizing
milk production; Marketing your products; Recognition of situations requiring
vet care. Includes line drawings & color photos, 281 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$16.95
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Goat Breeding & Kid Rearing (Video)
by: Matthews, Hilary
This video focuses on the management of breeding for the domestic goatkeeper.
It covers mating, pregnancy and kidding. An assisted birth of triplets
and an unassisted birth of twins are captured in full detail. Hilary Matthews
demonstrates the techniques that she has successfully used for many years
to control the breeding cycle, detect pregnancy accuraltely and keep a
healthy breeding goat herd. Ailments to which the newly kidded doe and
kids are particularly susceptible are illustrated, with guidelines for
when the goatkeeper can administer medication and when it is time to call
in the vet. 60 Minutes.
c. 1995, VHS, 60 min...$34.95
On Sale $24.45
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Goat Farming
by: Mowlem, Alan
Goat characteristics & breeds (Saanen, British Saanen, Toggenburg, British
Toggenburg, British Alpine, Anglo-Nubian, Angora, Golden Gurnsey, Bagot,
West African Dwarf Goat, Cashmere Goats, Ferral Goats), housing & fencing,
feeding & nutrition, breeding, kid rearing, health & disease, milking
& milk products, fibre production, goat's meat, and making a profit. B/W
photos. 200 pgs.
c. 1992, H/C, 2nd Ed...$34.95
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Goat Handbook
by: Jaudas, Ulrich & Mobini, Seyedmehdi DVM
All the information you need to raise healthy goats is in this book. Facts,
advice, and fascinating insights on purchasing, housing, feeding, general
care & management, health & sickness, breeding & raising young, behavior,
goat products, and breif information on goat breeds of the world. Color
photos & instructive line illustrations. 135 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$11.99
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Goat Health & Production
Edited
Refresher course for veterinarians on fiber production, genetics, &
diseases.
c. 1990, S/C...$66.00
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Goat Health Handbook:
by: Thedford, Thomas DVM
A field guide for producers with limited veterianary services. Examining
for disease symptoms, examination checklist, diagonstic guides to diseases
& symptoms, causes treatments & prevention of bacterial diseases, viral
diseases, metabolic diseases, & parasitic diseases, drug usage, antibiotics,
common drugs, sterilization techniques, injection sites, disbudding, castration,
foot trimming, lancing abscesses, birthing and the newborn. 123 pgs.
c. 1983, S/C...$13.95
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Goat Husbandry
by: Mackenzie, David
Prospects of goat farming, housing, feeding, breeding problems, disease,
accidents, foster mother, goats' milk, goat farming systems, harness goats.
B/W photos, line drawings & illustrations. 334 pgs.
c. 1993...S/C...5th Ed...$16.95
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Goat Husbandry & Health (Video)
by: Matthews, Hilary
Beginners and experts alike will benefit from seeing good health and husbandry
practices in action. Hilary Matthews, a well-respected breeder of Saanens,
shares her experience of keeping goats, showing approaches to husbandy
and health care with emphasis on what to consider when buying a goat,
housing, maintenance, mating and milking. A wide variety of breeds, including
Angoras, Anglo-Nubians and Toggenburgs, are seen in England, and Pygmy
and Boer goats are shown in the U.S.. Health care procedures are performed
and explained by John Matthews, a veterinary surgeon with widespread experience
in treating goats.
c. 1996, VHS, 48 min...$34.95
On Sale $24.45
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Goat Keeping: A Beginner's Guide To Goat Keeping
by: British Goat Society
A beginner's guide to goat keeping. Chapters include: types of goats,
breeds of goats, fencing, buying goats, foods & feeding, breeding,
kid rearing, goatlings, male goats, artificail insemination, goat products,
and general health care. B/W photos & drawings. 55 pgs.
c. 1998...Booklet...$9.95
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Goat Medicine
by: Smith, Mary DVM & Sherman, David DVM, MS
Fundamentals of goat practice, the skin, musculoskeletal system, nervous
system, immune system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, urinary
system, reproductive system, mammary gland & milk production, wasting
disease, sudden death, anesthesia, dehorning & descenting, nutition, metabolic
diseases, herd health management & preventative medicine, and alternative
medicine. B/W photos. 620 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$119.99
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Goat Song
by: Kessler, Brad
The story of a year in the life of a couple who abandoned their one-bedroom
apartment in New York City to live on seventy-five acres in Vermont and
raise Nubian goats. In poetic, reverent detail, Brad Kessler explores
our ancient relationaship to the land and our gradual alienation from
the animals that feed us. His fascinating account traces his journey of
choosing the goats and learning how to breed, milk and care for them.
As Kessler begins to live the life of a herder, he encounters the pastoral
roots of so many aspects of Western culture - how our diet, our alphabet,
our religions, poetry and economy grew out of a pastoralist setting, a
life lived among hoofed animals. 246 pages
c. 2009, S/C... $14.00
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Goatkeeper's Guide
by: Salmon, Jill
Covers all the novice should find out before buying dairy goats, including
types of grazing, housing & control, the different breeds with their respective
merits, breeding, milking, & general management. A comprehensive section
on dairy work contains recipies for goat's milk produce, and a new more
comprehensive section on goat ailments; their symptoms, causes & treatment.
B/W photos & line drawings. 168 pgs.
c. 1981, New Edition, H/C...$22.50
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Goatkeeper's Veterinary Book (4th Edition)
by: Dunn, Peter
This practical and easy to follow book has been completely revised and
updated with an extra 75 pages added! The emphasis of this book is preventive
care explaining prevention techniques, symptoms and treatments. Many topics,
including farm biosecurity and herd health plans, have been added. Additional
chapters cover principals of health and management, problems of kids,
diseases of housed goats, feeding problems, grazing, milking, breeding,
pregnancy and birth. This book also provides an intuitive approach to
accidents, emergencies and poisoning. The author runs a commercial goat
herd with his wife. 126 photos. 287 pgs.
c. 2007, 4th Ed, H/C...$38.95
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Goatkeeping 101
by: Caprine Supply
Sensible information from people who know and raise goats. Basic terms
and facts, breeds, parts of goats, starting right hints, feeding, breeding,
artificial insemination, fly control, overcoming bad habits, anatomy of
a hoof, step-by-step guide to hoof trimming, how to milk a goat, milking
equipment, housing, fencing, raising kids, disbudding, tattooing, routine
vaccinations, injection sites, diseases, emergencies - what you can do,
parasite control, showing goats, pack goats, goat products, and a list
of resources for goat owners. B/W photos & illustrations. 256 pgs.
c. 1999, 2nd Ed, S/C...$17.50
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Goats Of The World
by: Porter, Valerie
This book is a valuable reference for those with an interest in the goat.
It is carefully researched and describes more than 500 breeds and types
of goat worldwide. The breed entries are arranged according to country
of origin, and the range covered includes the sophisticated dairy breeds
of Europe and North America, the promising specialised meat breeds of
South Africa and the hugh range of famous breeds and assorted local types
in the Indian subcontinent. Other important types described are the mohair-producing
Angora goat from Turkey, the cashmere goats of central Asia, the plethora
of new breeds from Brazil and the ferel goats of America, Europe and Australasia.
The physical characteristics and genetic features of each goat are given
in clear, accessible form and a glossary and list of breeds and alternative
names by which some goats are known is included. More than 180 goats are
illustrated, to scale, in paintings by the well-known livestock artist,
Jake Tebbit. Color illustrations, range maps. 179 pgs.
c.1996...H/C...$49.95
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Goats: A Guide to Management
by: Ross, Patricia
A complete guide to small-scale goatkeeping, invaluable to the novice
and to the experienced keeper alike. Includes: selection of animals, housing
& management, feeding, breeding, care of the young, accidents & diseases,
and showing. B/W line drawings & photos. 111 pgs.
c. 1995, S/C...$22.95
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Goats: A Novel
by: Poirier, Mark Jude
An oddly compelling story of two men, one a teenager, the other about
40, both committed adolescents. Fourteen-year-old Ellis lives with his
mom in suburban Tucson, Arizona. Goat Man is, for lack of a better definition,
their pool man. He takes care of the pool and the garden, and "in
exchange, Ellis's languid mother Wendy gave him food, the pool house,
and a meager salary. She also provided him with a place to keep his goats."
When he's not caring for his herd, Goat Man spends his off hours growing
pot and getting high. And every so often, he heads into the desert for
a trek with the goats, walking at night in the cool dark. In many of these
pursuits--especially the getting high part--he is joined by the confident,
easygoing Ellis. This apprenticeship is interrupted only when Ellis heads
off to Gates Academy, the Pennsylvania prep school attended by his absentee
father. The novel then follows him as he journeys from his unconventional
home into the real world. 355 pgs.
c. 2001, H/C...$22.00
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Goats: Small Scale Herding For Pleasure &
Profit (Hobby Farms)
Weaver, Sue
An in-depth guide to small-scale goat keeping. Essential information on
choosing, breeding, & tending goats while also offering fascinating
& fun facts. Learn to: select the right breed, learn common goat behavior,
keep goats healthy, spot symptoms of common diseases, care for does &
bucks, market & sell fresh goat milk, explore goat resources & web
sites. Comprehensive discussions, full-color phots, & easy-to-use charts.
160 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$14.95
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Goats (Popular Farming Series Magazine)
by: Hobby Farms Magazine Editors
The Popular Farming® Series is a collection of magabooks™ that
provides valuable information to those who already have a small farm as
well as those who are pondering the big move to the country. Goats has
everything you need to know from choosing a breed to handling and breeding
techniques. With beautiful photos and in-depth articles, Goats is a must-have
for any goat enthusiast or small farmer. Contents: The World According
To Goats; Meet the Meat Goats; Dairy Delights; Get Your Fiber; Caprine
Care; Browse Buffet; Gimme Goat Shelter; Breeding Basics; To Your Goat’s
Health; Milk That Goat: Dairying 101; Lather Up With Goat’s Milk;
A Goat of all Trades; Caprine Collector; Test Your Caprine IQ; Why We
Love Goats. Includes a Glossary & list of Resources. 128 pgs.
c. 2006, Magazine...$9.99
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Goats (Tropical Agriculturalist)
by: Steele, Mike
Origins, history, breeds, nutrition, feeding, anatomy, reproduction, kid
rearing, health, routine husbandry, growth & meat, fibres & skin, milk.
152 pgs.
c. 1996, S/C...$22.50
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Goats, Rabbits & Chickens (Country Home
& Small Farm Guide)
Lee, Hollis
How to purchase, house, feed and care for goats, rabbits or chickens on
a few acres. Line illustrations. 94 pgs.
c. 1978, S/C...$17.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood
by: Montgomery, Sy
A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures
in remote jungles, Sy Montgomery had always felt more comfortable with
animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet
who had been crowded away from nourishing meals by his stronger siblings.
Yet Sy had no inkling that this piglet, later named Christopher Hogwood,
would not only survive but flourish. Sy reveals what she and others learned
from this generous soul who just so happened to be a pig - lessons about
self-acceptance, the meaning of family, the value of community, and the
pleasures of the sweet green Earth. The Good Good Pig provides proof that
with love, almost anything is possible. 245 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$13.95
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Grass-Fed Cattle: How To Produce & Market
Natural Beef
by: Ruechel, Julius
Written for every small-farm owner considering a new business, this is the
only manual to address every aspect of raising grass-fed cattle, from pasture
management to marketing. Learn how to: Make the transition from a conventional,
grain-fed program to grass-fed production; Manage grazing practices and
soil and grass conditions to maximize cattle health and your time and resources;
Successfully market your grass-fed beef; Use the step-by-step workbook provided
for detailed, customized business planning. Illustrations throughout. 384
pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$24.95
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Health & Husbandry of Dairy Animals
by: Khan, Bakht Baidar
From the Dept of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
(Pakistan), the majority of this book deals with the health aspect of
dairy animals. The other part of the book deals husbandry. Covers areas
such as: pertinent diseases & farm biosecurity; feeding;breeding &
reproduction; crossbreeding;housing; transportation; behavor & welfare;
the role of biotechnology & computers in dairy production; biosynthesis
of milk; calf & heifer management; in-milk animal's management; &
the dairy industry of Pakistan compared with that of an advanced country;
- all compiled by various experienced & competent teachers/researchers.
Includes a glossary of terms; acronyms; an elemental composition chart
of common mineral salts; an elemental composition chart of major chemical
fertilizers; & a comprehensive list of references. Illustrations.
356 pgs.
Published in Pakistan
c. 2008, S/C...$69.95
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Highland Cow
by: Taylor, Kenny
A photographic celebration of the Highland Cow. Famous for its hardy nature
& shaggy good looks, the Highland Cow has played an important role
in Scottish rural life for many centuries. Full-color photos. 24 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$12.95
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Highland Herd Book - Vol. VI
Written & Published by: Highland Cattle Society Of Scotland
Contains the pedigrees of 115 bulls & 543 cows & heifers of
Highland Cattle. 162 pgs.
c. 1893, Vol VI, H/C...$95.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good considering
the age, no writing, binding good, no torn pages, yellowing of pages from
age
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Highland Herd Book - Vol. VIII
Written & Published by: Highland Cattle Society Of Scotland
Contains the pedigrees of 128 bulls & 421 cows & heifers of
Highland Cattle. 136 pgs.
c. 1897, Vol VIII, H/C...$95.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good considering
the age, no writing, binding good, no torn pages, yellowing of pages from
age
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History Of The Australian
Merino
Editors: Day,G. & Jessup, J.
This book traces the history of the Merino in Australia, its expansion into
arid areas, the breed's improvement thru skilled husbandry, its world-wide
recognition as a wool and meat producer, and its future. Chapters: Early
history, wool, sheep pioneers, transporting the precious cargo, types of
Merino, foundation studs, register of stud Merino flocks, Australia's show
winners, the Merino of the future. B/W photos. Color plates. 180 pgs.
c. 1984, H/C...$45.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Home Goat Keeping (Invest In Living)
by: Hetherington, L.U.
This book will guide you from the first considerations of where to buy
and what breed of goat to buy, through the practicalities of housing,
feeding, and milking, to breeding, showing, milk recording and cheese
production. It also includes a section on common ailments of goats and
a useful glossary of terms and a list of sources of further information.
Published in London. Illustrated. 72 pgs.
c.1977...S/C...$12.95
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Homesteader's Handbook To Raising Small Livestock
by: Belanger, Jerome D.
Goat, sheep, chicken, geese, rabbit, hog, turkey, guinea fowl, duck, &
pigeon. oat, sheep, chicken, geese, rabbit, hog, turkey, guinea fowl,
duck, & pigeon. Open this book, then choose you animal or animals,
and read about their place on the homestead; how much room and care they
will need; how much of a return you will realize for the time, money &
work you put into their raising; the different breeds available; housing
requirements; what equipment you can buy or build yourself; how to control
diseases through prevention; how to mix your own food rations; how to
make the best use of manure; how to butcher and use you animal's by-products
and much more. B/W photos & illustrations. 246 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good-Very Good
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Homesteader's Handbook To Raising Small Livestock
by: Belanger, Jerome D.
Goat, sheep, chicken, geese, rabbit, hog, turkey, guinea fowl, duck, &
pigeon. oat, sheep, chicken, geese, rabbit, hog, turkey, guinea fowl,
duck, & pigeon. Open this book, then choose you animal or animals,
and read about their place on the homestead; how much room and care they
will need; how much of a return you will realize for the time, money &
work you put into their raising; the different breeds available; housing
requirements; what equipment you can buy or build yourself; how to control
diseases through prevention; how to mix your own food rations; how to
make the best use of manure; how to butcher and use you animal's by-products
and much more. B/W photos & illustrations. 246 pgs.
c. 1974, S/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good-Very Good
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How To Raise Goats (FFA Agricultural Education)
by: Amundson, Carol
As pets or livestock, goats are increasingly popular animals on farms
large and small. Easier and cheaper to keep than many larger animals,
they will keep a pony company, pull a cart, and produce the perfect milk
for many artisan cheeses or meat for some of the most up-and-coming ethnic
cuisines. For anyone thinking of acquiring a goat or starting a herd--for
whatever reason--this book is an essential resource. Written by an authority
on goat breeding and behavior, this approachable guide covers every component
of raising goats for fun or profit, meat or milk. Beginning with the basics--history
and behavior, types and breeds--Carol Amundson answers all of a prospective
owners questions about getting a goat, from land requirements and regulations
to choosing or assessing particular animals or breeds. In a clear and
engaging way, she goes into the details of housing and feeding, breeding
and milking, training and showing, transporting and marketing goats of
all kinds--as well as the dos and donts of keeping them healthy from birth
to old age. Concise, complete, and easy-to-use, this is a reference that
no goat owner should be without. Color photos. 192 pgs.
c. 2009, S/C...$19.95
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How To Raise Pigs (FFA Agricultural Education)
by: Hasheider, Philip
From first considerations to last, choosing a breed to bringing home the
bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising
pigs. What's the story behind the modern pork industry? What are the advantages
of raising pigs on a small scale, and what does it take in the way of
resources and accommodations? After delving into these questions, author
Philip Hasheider goes into the details of housing, feeding, and caring
for pigs, as well as breeding, showing, and marketing them--as a project,
a hobby, or a business, or just to have one of these unique porcine characters
around the farmyard. His book also includes a glossary of terms, a list
of resources, and information about pork organizations, regulations, and
ordinances. Color photos. 192 pgs.
c. 2008, S/C...$19.95
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If Only We Would Listen: Tales Of A Tasmanian Goat Farm
by: Bristow, Julie
True and humorous accounts, sometimes unbelievable accounts, the author
has witnessed with their goats on their goat farm. 204 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$14.95
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Joy of Keeping Farm Animals
by: Childs, Laura
Raising chickens, goats, pigs, sheep and cow. The author, a small farm
owner, has penned a uniquie guide for anyone interested in having a backyard
barnyard. In accessible prose accompanied by charming photographs, the
author discusses the basics of such an endeavor, with information on growing
and harvesting everything from eggs to milk to meat to wool from the following
animals:chickens,goats, sheep, turkeys, pigs and cows. 238 pages.
c. 2010, S/C...$14.95
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Karakul Fur Sheep Breeding
by: Jahn, Karl
Chapters: importance of the industry, Karakuls in America, it's origins,
climate, world distribution, international trade in skins, managment, breeding,
record keeping, registration, lambing season, housing, feeding, prodcuts
of Karakuls, judging Karakuls, pelting, preparatiuon of skins, and the outlook
for Karakul fur. B/W photos. 128 pgs.
c. 1937, H/C...$39.95
Used, Very Good Condition, Out-Of-Print, Quantities
Limited
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Keeping Livestock Healthy (Yearbook Of Agriculture 1942)
by: USDA
Fundamentals of disease & insect control, general diseases common to several
species, common diseases & parasites of horses & mules, diseases & parasites
of cattle, diseases & parasites of swine, diseases & parasites of sheep
& goats, common diseases & parasites of poultry, common diseases & parasites
of dogs & cats, wildlife diseases & parasites. 1271 pgs.
c. 1942, H/C...$25.00
Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Keeping Livestock Healthy
by: Haynes D.V.M., N.Bruce
A comprehensive Veterinary guide to preveting and identifiying disease
in horses, cattle, swine, goats & sheep. This fourth edition draws
on the very latest research from experts on each of the five animals covered
- horses, cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep. It presents new information
on vaccines, artificial insemination, ultrasonography, disease testing,
drug treatments, and diseases such as Lyme disease, Potomac fever, bluetongue,
foot-and-mouth disease, and mad cow disease. This complete reference on
livestock health is an invaluable guide to preventing disease through
good nutrition, proper housing, and appropriate care. 345 pgs.
c. 2001, 4th Ed, S/C...$19.95
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Lamb Survival (Video)
by: Henderson, David C.
By the author of "Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers", this video
illustrates the techniques that can be used by shepherds to reduce losses
from hypothermia and infection. Methods illustrated include intraperitoneal
injection of glucose, the use of warming boxes, colostrum, the stomach
tube and fostering. 84 Minutes.
c.1993, VHS, 84 Min...$34.95
On Sale $24.45
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Livestock Guardians: Using Dogs, Donkeys & Llamas to Protect Your
Herd (Storey's Working Animals)
by: Dohner, Janet Vorwald
Predators are increasing in number and range. These predators pose a serious
threat to both farm animals and the financial well-being of the farmers
who raise them. Fortunately, there's a solution that is low cost, nonviolent,
and highly effective: livestock guardian animals. This book is a comprehensive
guide for farmers struggling to reduce predation of sheep, goats, and
other livestock. Dohner, who has more than 26 years of experience with
guardian animals, helps owners understand the keys to effective livestock
protection: careful selection of the right guardian animal, proper guardian
livestock bonding, dedicated training, and ongoing problem-solving. Several
chapters address the use of guardian dogs; these chapters explain how
to evaluate, train, understand, and socialize these hardworking canines,
along with info on guardian breeds from around the world. Additional chapters
on livestock guardian donkeys and llamas help readers select and train
these animals as well. The thorough coverage of livestock guardians includes
health care information; breed profiles; case studies of real farmers
effectively using guard animals; an appendix with resources, organizations,
and Web sites; and a 16-page color photographic insert of guardian breeds.
Many B/W illustrations & drawings. 229 pgs.
c. 2007, S/C...$24.95
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Living With Goats
by: Hathaway, Margaret
Everything you need to know to raise your own backyard herd from fencing
to breeding, raising kids to the health of your herd, what to do with
the goat's milk and other uses for goats. 198 pages, color photos
c. 2009, H/C... $24.95
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Living With Pigs
by: Wooster, Chuck
Everything you need to know to raise your own porkers.Advice on:choosing
which breed of pig would be best for you, how to provide the best shelter
and food for your pig, training your pig, treating your pig's injuries
and illnesses and how to butcher your pig and make your own bacon. 178
pages, color photos
c. 2008, H/C... $28.95
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Living With Sheep
by: Wooster, Chuck
Everything you need to know to raise your own flock. Lear how to: Choose
& aquire a flock of sheep, feed and shelter animals, fencing, rams and
breeding, prevent illness and treat it if it occurs, handle the lambing
process, shearing and gathering wool, slaughter and butchering. Color
photos. 238 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$24.95
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Lowell: The True Story Of An Existential Pig
by: Balliet, Gay L.
This light-hearted, inspiring tale of an unforgettable pot-belly pig who
dances to the call of "Baryshnikov" and even saves his owner
from a fire will captivate animal lovers everywhere. 16 photos. 298 pgs.
c. 2000, H/C, (Regular Price $23.95)...$17.95
Used, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, ex-library,
usual library markings otherwise like new
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