The Angora Goat, its History, Management and Diseases (Paperback)

by Allison Mitcham (Author), Stephanie Mitcham (Author) "Long before the Pilgrims arrived in America with garden seeds and farm animals, the nomadic peoples of several distant and arid regions of the earth..." (more)
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Product Description
This invaluable guide - newly revised and enlarged due to popular demand - is intended for those concerned with the raising, care and maintenance of Angora goats. It supplies much useful, practical information on how to get started in the goat business, the facilities needed, the importance of record keeping, nutrition, shearing, marketing and, in the most detailed section, clear and precise guidance in recognising and dealing with the diseases and parasites which can afflict Angoras. This new and enlarded addition also provides additional fascinating historical facts about Angoras, a detailed explanation of the ins and outs of producing the increasingly popular colored Angoras, as well as - in the chapter entitled "Food for Thought" - a selection of succulent recipes for goat meat.

About the Author
The authors have had wide experience in raising goats and in literary endeavors. Stephanie Mitcham is a veterinary pathologist, author of articles in American and Canadian veterinary journals and longtime owner of Angora goats and sheep.

Allison Mitcham is the author 20 books and numerous articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Crane Creek Publications; 2nd edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966447603
• ISBN-13: 978-0966447606
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #314,526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Angora Goat,history ,management and diseases, May 13, 2005

By	sheep crazy "Sidney" (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

The section on the history of Angora's was very interesting! Any goat or sheep owners or prospective owners could really benefit from this book, plus it is easy to read. Includes info on such a wide range, even includes usesful info on shearing time, guard animals, and herding dogs. Wish I'd had this book when I was starting out in the business.

5.0 out of 5 stars very complete and informative, January 6, 2009

By	Rural Girl "Rural Girl" (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

I am getting an angora in the spring, and this book discusses everything for the angora, feeding, breeding, fleeces,housing, you name it. There were even a few recipes included at the end if you need to cull your herd and eat the meat yourself! As a beginner, I felt I learned a great deal from reading this book and will keep it as a reference for the future.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information...albeit a little difficult to stick with, October 4, 2005

By	K. Herrin (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The information is very good for the novice goat owner...just slightly dry. Stick with it, though, because knowledge is everything when starting a new venture with animals.