Improving Goat Production in the Tropics

Improving Goat Production in the Tropics
Author: C. P. Peacock
Publisher: Oxfam
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780855982690

Written for both livestock specialists and for development workers who have not been formally trained in animal production, this book explains the theory of goat-keeping using practical, step-by-step guidelines. It also takes into account the social, economic and organizational context in which the technology has to function.

Goat Farming

Goat Farming
Author: Alan Mowlem
Publisher: Farming Press Limited
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1992
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

A complete guide to commercial goat farming, dealing with all aspects of the business and based on scientific principles, combined with practical working experience with a large herd of goats.

Goat Science

Goat Science
Author: Sándor Kukovics
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2018-06-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1789232023

Goat science covers quite a wide range and varieties of topics, from genetics and breeding, via nutrition, production systems, reproduction, milk and meat production, animal health and parasitism, etc., up to the effects of goat products on human health. In this book, several parts of them are presented within 18 different chapters. Molecular genetics and genetic improvement of goats are the new approaches of goat development. Several factors affect the passage rate of digesta in goats, but for diet properties, goats are similar to other ruminants. Iodine deficiency in goats could be dangerous. Assisted reproduction techniques have similar importance in goats like in other ruminants. Milk and meat production traits of goats are almost equally important and have significant positive impacts on human health. Many factors affect the health of goats, heat stress being of increasing importance. Production systems could modify all of the abovementioned characteristics of goats.

Goat Science and Production

Goat Science and Production
Author: Sandra G. Solaiman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2010-03-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0813809363

Goat Science and Production presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on the science of goats and goat production for meat, dairy, and fiber. Chapters provide a fundamental understanding of the goat anatomy and physiology as well as production issues such as welfare, disease management, and feeding. Goat Science and Production is an essential introduction and reference to this increasingly important production animal.

Goat Production

Goat Production
Author: C. Gall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1981
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Goats in Agriculture: Distribution, importance and Development. Wild goats and their domestication. Breeds. Genetics: Breeding Plans. Collection, Processing and Artificial Insemination of Goat Semen. Nutrition and feeding af Goats: Aplication to temperate Climatic Conditions. Diet Selection, grazing habits, and the place of goats in Range Management. Growth. Meat Prodution. Milk Production. Milking and the Technology of milk and products. Fiber production. Husbandry. Diseases. Goats in cold and temperate Climates. Goats in the Dry Tropics. The Goat in the Humid Tropics. Socio-economic importance of Goat Production. Needs and possibilities for Future Research.

Goat Meat Production and Quality

Goat Meat Production and Quality
Author: Osman Mahgoub
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845938496

Written by some of the world's leading goat meat scientists, and drawing from the most recent publications in the field, this book comprehensively covers the most important areas of goat meat production. Chapters discuss the role of genetics, breeding, reproduction, and nutrition in producing good quality, profitable goat meat. The mineral, amino acid and fatty acid composition of goat meat is also addressed, along with a discussion of its nutritive value, aimed at highlighting its health benefits over other red meats.

Sustainable Goat Production in Adverse Environments: Volume II

Sustainable Goat Production in Adverse Environments: Volume II
Author: João Simões
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319712942

This book covers more than 40 indigenous goat breeds and several ecotypes around the globe and describes genotypic and phenotype traits related to species adaptation to harsh environments and climate change. It also addresses sustainable global farming of local goat breeds in different production systems and agro-ecosystems. Discussing three main global regions: Asia, Africa, and Europe, it particularly focuses on adverse environments such as mountain, semiarid and arid regions. The topic of this highly readable book includes the disciplines of animal physiology, breeding, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and veterinary science, and as such it provides valuable information for academics, practitioners, and general readers with an interest in those fields.

Farming Meat Goats

Farming Meat Goats
Author: Barbara Vincent
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2018
Genre: Goat meat industry
ISBN: 1486306586

"Comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats provides producers with comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing. This second edition of Farming Meat Goats has been updated throughout and contains new information about the National Livestock Identification System, current regulations for ovine Johne's disease and animal welfare during transportation, and information about marketing. It will allow farmers to produce animals to specification for targeted markets in Australia and overseas including: butchers; supermarkets; restaurants; on-farm live sales; sales to abattoirs that specialise in Halal kills; and breeding stock either as replacements or for improved herd genetics." -- CSIRO Publishing Website.

Sustainable Goat Production in Adverse Environments: Volume I

Sustainable Goat Production in Adverse Environments: Volume I
Author: João Simões
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 331971855X

This book explores the current trends and challenges of sustainable goat meat and milk production in different global contexts, providing valuable insights into this industry in adverse environments like mountain, semiarid and arid regions. It also includes contributions from international experts discussing goat reproduction, genetic diversity and improvement, as well topics such as animal health, welfare, socioeconomic aspects, and many other issues regarding the environmentally friendly and economically viable exploitation of goats. This is a highly informative book providing scientific insight for readers with an interest in sustainable agriculture and socio-economic aspects, as well as goat breed conservation, genetic diversity, and veterinary care. These subjects are complemented in a second volume providing a detailed description of more than 40 indigenous goat breeds and several ecotypes found in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.