{"product_id":"the-business-of-goat-herding-specialty-dairy-natural-herd-health-more-paperback","title":"The Business of Goat Herding: Specialty Dairy, Natural Herd Health, + More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnnie Warmke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarie Starr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe business of raising dairy livestock requires that the farmer be head of the herd. The herder must provide the animal with the tools they need to support their natural systems, making sure they receive the right kind and amount of food, vitamins, minerals - clean water - and a healthy environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaising goats is not easy. They are intelligent, fussy, fragile, robust, and exasperating. They are fun, kind, gentle, abusive, loving and inquisitive. In short - goats are amazing creatures and the most widely kept domestic livestock animal in the world \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite this, traditional vets seem to know almost nothing about goats. Our farm service system in this country all but ignores their existence. So how can you get started in this growing and profitable business?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 134-page book includes the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStories from women who have made of business of raising goats. Sharing their experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get started: Setting your course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of animal welfare, humane care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is normal in the goat world? How to recognize a healthy goat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHerd psychology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of housing and fencing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning for animal death.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable standards and certifications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelling raw milk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecialty dairy products.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheese making the old fashioned way.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing hides for tanning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePricing strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe art of branding and marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing crowdfunding and social media marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining a healthy goat. Goat first aid. Herbal remedies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMineral and vitamin requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural dewormer issues and recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePasture management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is also filled with scores of goat resource links, photos, charts and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 20, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710861611071,"sku":"9780979161179","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cde463f24f45f679f636c87f0ab11be2.webp?v=1765056447","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-business-of-goat-herding-specialty-dairy-natural-herd-health-more-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}