Goat Science and Production presents comprehensive, state of the art information on goat science and production practices from an international perspective.

Including information on meat, dairy, and fiber goats, chapters are organized logically to facilitate fundamental understanding of goat anatomy and physiology as well as practical production applications.

Key Features:

• Provides current information on science and production of meat, dairy, and fiber goats
• Reviews domestic and international production systems
• Discusses environmental impacts of goat production
• Includes coverage of economics and marketing of goat production

Contents

1. Perspectives on Goats and Global Production
2. Goat Breeds
3. Conservation of Goat Genetic Resources
4. Breeding and Genetics
5. Animal Evaluation
6. Functional Anatomy of the Goat
7. Applied Reproductive Physiology
8. Digestive Physiology & Nutrient Metabolism
9. Ingestive Behavior, Diet Selection, and Feed Intake
10. Feeds and Feeding Management
11. Health Management, Disease and Parasite
12. Preferred Management Practices
13. Meat Production and Quality
14. Milk Production
15. Fiber Production
16. Environmental Enhancement
17. Housing Requirements
18. Business Plan, Production Enterprise, and Marketing Strategy
19. Future Needs for Teaching, Research, Extension, and Outreach

Appendices

Index

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