Dairy Goat Judging Techniques

Dairy Goat Judging Techniques
Author: Harvey Considine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1978
Genre: Goats
ISBN:

A philosopy of judging; Parts of dairy goat; Use of the score card breed standards for the evaluation of type; Evaluation of defects; Disqualification; Evaluating general appearance; Evaluation dairy character; Evaluating body capacity; The mammary system; Type deficiencies - especific for breed; Judging etiquette and ring technique; Giving reasons; Judging classes of milking does; Judging dry stock; Judging group classes; Judging bucks; Fitting and showing; Judging showmanship; Classification; Type changes - similarities and differences by age; Use if production and type information.

Raising Goats For Dummies

Raising Goats For Dummies
Author: Cheryl K. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2010-03-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470568992

Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Goats

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Goats
Author: Ellie Winslow
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1101470070

No butts about it! Because of increased interest in self-sufficient and sustainable living practices, people interested in having their own milk supply are turning to goats, which are easier to keep than cows. Whether for pets, milk, fiber, or even meat, The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Raising Goats provides everything a beginner needs to know about raising goats. ?According to the June 2007 issue of Better Nutrition magazine, goat's milk is gaining popularity in the United States because it is less allergenic and more easily digestible than cow's milk, and contains higher percentages of key nutrients ?Like raising chickens, raising goats ties directly into the sustainability and thrift movements

Raising Goats For Dummies

Raising Goats For Dummies
Author: Cheryl K. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2010-01-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470633808

Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

Raising Dairy Goat Kids

Raising Dairy Goat Kids
Author: Jolene Berg
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2005
Genre:
ISBN: 1601073291

How to keep young dairy goats well fed and healthy.

Goat Medicine

Goat Medicine
Author: Mary C. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 886
Release: 2011-11-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119949521

Fully revised and expanded, Goat Medicine, Second Edition includes discussions on new diseases ranging from bovine spongiform encephalopathy to floppy kid disease as well as major updates on important diseases such as scrapie, mycoplasmosis, paratuberculosis, and urolithiasis. Information has also been added on management of transgenic goats and organic goat production. The text begins by outlining fundamentals of goat practice and moves on to systems-based coverage of the goat. Each chapter provides clinical anatomy and physiology of every system alongside information on relevant clinical signs, differential diagnosis, and system-specific disease.

Natural Goat Care

Natural Goat Care
Author: Pat Coleby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Goats
ISBN: 9780911311662

Goats thrive on fully organic natural care. As natural browsers, they have higher mineral requirements than other domestic animals, so diet is a critical element to maintaining optimal livestock health. In Natural Goat Care, consultant Pat Coleby shows how to solve health problems both with natural herbs and medicines and the ultimate cure, bringing the soil into healthy balance. Topics include: correct housing and farming methods; choosing the right livestock; diagnosing health problems; nutritional requirements and feeding practices; vitamins and herbal, homeopathic and natural remedies; psychological needs of goats; breeds and breeding techniques.

Soap Crafting

Soap Crafting
Author: Anne-Marie Faiola
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 161212089X

Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yogurt containers for molds, and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique dimensions to your creations. This encouraging introduction to the art of soapmaking makes it simple to master the techniques you need to safely and easily produce your own enticingly fragrant soaps.

The Sensory Evaluation of Dairy Products

The Sensory Evaluation of Dairy Products
Author: Stephanie Clark
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2009-07-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387774084

The Sensory Evaluation of Dairy Products, Second Edition is for all who seek a book entirely devoted to sensory evaluation of dairy products and modern applications of the science. It is an excellent scientific reference for training in dairy product evaluation and is a practical guide to the preparation of samples for sensory evaluation. The book contains updates of the original text of the well-received first edition, as well as brand new material. This unique book is designed for professionals involved in many aspects of dairy production, including academic teaching and research, processing, quality assurance, product development and marketing. It is an invaluable tool for those who compete in the annual Collegiate Dairy Product Evaluation Contest.