Whether you’re planning to get a goat or have had a herd for years, you’ll find yourself referring to this practical guide again and again. It contains reprints of some of the most popular articles in Ruminations magazine from 2001 through 2007, as well as other information to make it a basic health care book for any goat owner.

Goat Health Care will tell you about:

• how to understand your goat and use your knowledge to identify illness
• routine goat care tips and how-to’s, including feeding, hoof trimming, giving injections and more
• breeding, kidding and kid care
• common and not-so-common goat health issues
• veterinary medications and dosages used for goats
• home remedies
• natural and herbal care for goats
• dealing with the death of a goat
• other resources to help you keep your goats healthy