The Useful Goat: The Ultimate Guide for Milk, Meat, Fiber, Hides, and More

From award winning goat expert Gianaclis Caldwell and written as a companion to her comprehensive 2017 volume, Holistic Goat Care**.** For farmers, backyard enthusiasts, and goat aficionados of all ages, The Useful Goat guides you through the myriad ways these wonderful animals help mankind. From beasts bearing burdens to providing nutritious milk and meat; from crafting hides into supple leather to running a successful brush clearing business; and beyond, this book is your one stop to all the gifts provided by nature's most delightful and useful animal: the goat. "The Useful Goat is, indeed, a very useful book on the many contributions and versatile roles goats play in our lives. Caldwell delivers with her usual concise and informative style, bringing together a wealth of practical knowledge in one accessible volume. This book will appeal not only to beginners eager to get started with goat raising, but also to seasoned "capraculturalists" seeking new projects to explore in their journey with goats." Jennifer Lynn Bice, Owner Redwood Hill Farm Capracopia "The Useful Goat focuses on the practical applications of goat keeping. This book offers essential techniques and tips for getting the most out of your goats. The Useful Goat is an indispensable resource for any goat keeper!" Tami Parr, author of Goats in America, A Cultural History "The Useful Goat offers thorough considerations for raising meat goats. It's the best book I've seen elucidating the correlation between breed selection and quality meat production, as well as detailed slaughter and butchery instruction specific to goats something that is missing from many butchery manuals. This is a must-read!" Meredith Leigh, Author of The Ethical Meat Handbook: Mindful Meat Eating for the Modern Omnivore