Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breeds, Care, Dairying, Marketing

Dairy Goat Farming: Breeds, Health & Milk Production

This practical guide covers the essential knowledge needed to raise and manage dairy goats successfully, particularly on small farms and homesteads. It explores goat breeds, daily care, health management, breeding, milk production, and dairy product preparation, with updated guidance on pygmy goats and goat healthcare.

Key Features

• Introduces the fundamentals of raising dairy goats
• Explores different dairy goat breeds and their characteristics
• Provides guidance on selecting suitable goats
• Covers housing and everyday care requirements
• Explains proper feeding and nutritional needs
• Discusses routine health care and disease prevention
• Highlights common goat health concerns
• Explores breeding and reproduction management
• Includes information on raising and caring for young goats
• Explains the basics of dairy goat milk production
• Covers milking practices and dairy management
• Introduces methods for making homemade yogurt and cheese
• Includes updated information on pygmy goats
• Supports small-scale and backyard dairy farming
• Provides practical guidance for managing a productive dairy goat herd