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1 online resource (371 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Global Distribution -- 1.3 Advantages of Goat Rearing -- 1.4 Goat Milk and Products -- 1.5 Chevon -- 1.6 Fiber and Other Products -- 1.7 Goat Production System -- 1.8 Constraints in Goat Farming -- 1.9 Economics of Disease in Goats -- 1.10 Goat Diseases and Public Health -- 1.11 Prevention of Disease -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- References -- Chapter 2 Nutrition and Management of Goats -- 2.1 Essential Nutrients for Goats -- 2.1.1 Protein |
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2.1.2 Carbohydrates -- 2.1.3 Fats -- 2.1.4 Vitamins and Minerals -- 2.1.5 Water -- 2.2 Nutrition and Management of Kids -- 2.2.1 Feeding of Kids from 3 Months to 1 Year of Age -- 2.3 Nutrition and Management of Goats -- 2.3.1 Feeding of Adult Goats -- 2.3.2 Care and Management of Pregnant Does -- 2.3.3 Care and Management at Kidding -- 2.3.4 Care and Management of Bucks -- 2.4 Goat Management during the Breeding Season -- 2.4.1 Management of Does -- 2.4.2 Management of Bucks -- 2.5 Housing Management of Goats -- 2.6 General Goat Husbandry Practices |
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2.6.1 Identification of Animals and Data Recording -- 2.6.2 Disbudding -- 2.6.3 Castration -- 2.6.4 Hoof Trimming -- 2.6.5 Grooming -- 2.6.6 Culling -- 2.7 Conclusion -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- Chapter 3 Handling and Restraining of Goats -- 3.1 Purposes of Handling and Restraining -- 3.2 Basics of Animal Behavior Associated with Handling -- 3.2.1 Experience of Handler -- 3.2.2 Food Treats -- 3.2.3 Separation Distress and Fear -- 3.3 Methods to Assess Reaction to Handling or Restraining -- 3.4 Advantages and Procedures of Adapting Goats to Handling and Restraint |
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3.5 Points to Be Kept in Mind while Handling Goats -- 3.6 Approach -- 3.7 Different Methods for Handling and Restraining Goats -- 3.8 Handling Kids -- 3.9 Handling Goats during Transportation -- 3.10 Handing Goats for Administration of Medication -- 3.10.1 Surface Application of Medication -- 3.10.2 Oral Administration of Medication -- 3.10.3 Administration of Medication by the Rectal or Vulval Route -- 3.10.4 Parenteral Administration of Medication -- 3.10.5 Local and Regional Anesthesia -- 3.11 Handling and Restraining Goats during Shearing -- 3.12 Restraining Animals Using Drugs |
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3.13 Good Stockmanship -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- References -- Chapter 4 Clinical Findings of Diseases of Goats -- 4.1 Diagnosis of Skin Diseases by Clinical Findings -- 4.1.1 Pruritus -- 4.1.2 Hyperkeratosis -- 4.1.3 Abscesses, Nodules, Scales, and Crust -- 4.1.4 Alopecia -- 4.1.5 Pigmentary Changes -- 4.1.6 Body Localization of Skin Lesions as an Aid to Diagnosis -- 4.2 Diagnosis of Diseases by Clinical Findings of the Gastrointestinal System -- 4.2.1 Frothing at the Mouth -- 4.2.2 Excessive Salivation or Drooling -- 4.2.3 Dysphagia -- 4.2.4 Regurgitation, Retching, or Projectile Vomiting |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.2.5 Rumen Atony |
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781119896135 |
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1119896134 |
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