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Goats thrive on fully organic natural care. As natural browsers, they have higher mineral requirements than other domestic animals, so diet is a critical element to maintaining optimal livestock health. In Natural Goat Care, consultant Pat Coleby shows how to solve health problems both with natural herbs and medicines and the ultimate cure, bringing the soil into healthy balance. Topics include: correct housing and farming methods; choosing the right livestock; diagnosing health problems; nutritional requirements and feeding practices; vitamins and herbal, homeopathic and natural remedies; psychological needs of goats; breeds & breeding techniques. An invaluable resource for anyone with goats.

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Pat Coleby has been instituting eco-farming techniques in Australia for the last half-century. She practices commercial-scale farming and writes and travels extensively as a lecturer and farm consultant. Early on in her career, she realized that conventional veterinary medicine was far from a cure-all. She recognized that good nutrition is the key to preventing ill health in animals, and her prescriptions of non-invasive, natural remedies resulted in amazing, seemingly miraculous cures in animals whose cases conventional veterinary wisdom would abandon. As word of the success of her natural treatment spread, Coleby quickly became known as an expert on holistic animal care. Coleby has written numerous books on holistic livestock husbandry and land stewardship including Natural Cattle Care, Natural Sheep Care and Natural Horse Care, also available from Acres U.S.A.

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  • Paperback: 371 pages
  • Publisher: Acres USA (November 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0911311661
  • ISBN-13: 978-0911311662
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars changed my mind about this book, February 6, 2009
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At first blush, this book appeared to be a collection of anecdotes and unproven assertions. After a year of keeping goats, this book has become my go-to source for information. It's far more useful than the more conventional goat care books which seem to always point the troubled goat keeper to a vet, and encourages them to rely solely on the recommendations of feed mills who they claim produce "complete feeds". I don't have access to a vet who's willing to treat goats. I've dealt with more than a few folks who fed "complete feeds" and still managed to lose goats to urinary calculi, and have does who's bellies have never returned to normal shape even after only one freshening. Two of my girls just kidded a week ago and already the muscles of their bellies have returned to a normal healthy shape. The kiddings were unbelievably easy, and obviously fertility is good. All of my goats are shiny, active and healthy. The males haven't shown a hint of urinary trouble. This book is a must have.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Information for Preventative Care in All Breeds of Goats, March 28, 2008
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Lots of information about goats in general--all breeds. Where most books focus on either milk goats or fiber goats, this one discusses milk, meat and fiber goat history and needs. It even includes a chapter on goat psychology which is enlightening and useful.

The book is about the importance of balanced minerals in goat diet for preventive health care. There were welcome specifics about the differing needs of goats vs. sheep.

Mostly about pasture management, mineral supplementation, and preventative care, there is also information about problem-specific treatments with minerals. Unfortunately, many of the minerals recommended for treating animals and pasture are not readily available in the United States in quantity or quality appropriate for livestock. The book is written based on Australian needs and availability.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Info, June 13, 2007
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Very well written with good information. Easy to understand for first time goat owners. The book is good even if you only have pet goats and are not breeding or milking but much of that information is there as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
I like the book and think it has alot of good goat info. The only thing I didn't like is that it's made for people from Austraila. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Tracey

4.0 out of 5 stars Natural Goat Care
Very informative- have to remember she is writing from "Down Under" so a bit of differense, but good common sense
Published 11 months ago by Debra A. Goff-rose

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Money
We werre extremely pleased. The information offered in this book helped save a goat and who knows how much money in vet bills. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rick Tolley

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have ever read so far
I can not say enough about this book. I believe every goat owner should read this book. I try to go all natural with my goats and this book has been the only book out there so far... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jenny Bruner

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Goat Husbandry book
Well written and her recommendations work well! I would not do without this book. I had loaned mine out several years ago and it was not returned so I bought another one as I... Read more
Published on April 8, 2008 by K. Beachy

2.0 out of 5 stars Some what informative
I think this author is out there somewhere on most topics. However, I did find some informative info.
Published on October 27, 2007 by K. Burgess

5.0 out of 5 stars Goat Care book very helpful
This book is awesome. I just started out with dairy goats and I find this book very helpful, especially since so many problems can be avoided or solved naturally. Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by L. Guerra

5.0 out of 5 stars A needed staple for reference if you have goats
I have learned much from this book. I read it to know what I was up against and re-read passages as needed. Definitive and succinct.
Published on May 12, 2007 by Shepherdess

4.0 out of 5 stars Natural goat care
A very informative book. It is worth adding to your library. It was written by an Australian Holistic goat farm, and covered minerals, and additives amazingly well. Read more
Published on December 6, 2006 by Danielle Neal

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Goat Care
This book was recommended to me and I'd like to forward it to anyone raising goats. Great book!!! Cured ailments just like the author suggests.
Published on August 10, 2006 by L. Gamby

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