Vet Book?

[Iwantgoats]

Wondering if anyone knows of a good book or resource to suggest having on hand to treat your more common goat problems. I see them on the site and think about how I should have this all in a resource because if I need it, I don't want to be flipping through old posts. Have had goats for a little over a year with no problems as of yet, but plan on continuing because we just love them So, having this kind of information on hand seems important. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[elevan]

I have several books and multiple websites bookmarked along with my vet on speed dial.

The 3 most commonly used references to me are:
How to Raise Goats by Carol A. Amundson (this is a good basic book and I've got notes added in the margins as well)
This website for it's list of articles: http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/articlesMain.html#Articles
And my vet on speed dial

I'm constantly checking the bargain section of Barnes and Noble for livestock books and I usually can find one there and just add it to my collection.

 

[cmjust0]

I like The Goatkeeper's Veterinary Book, personally. It was written by a goat vet.. I've noticed a few mistakes in it, but it's generally a pretty good resource.

And FWIW, I try to steer pretty clear of those 'TN meat goats' articles.. The so-called 'expert' who runs that site has, in my humble opinion, done more to further the spread of CL than any other individual in the goating world by scaring people out of vaccinating with Case-Bac because she already had CL in her herd and would rather everyone believe it was no big deal than to vaccinate, only to reverse course later and actually begin recommending vaccinations -- but not before having convinced a lot of folks that their goats would burst into flames or whatever if they were given Case-Bac.. Again, in my opinion..

I also read one of her articles about parasite management which recommended pasture rotation on a 3-week interval because that was the lifecycle of a barberpole worm... Indeed, I've seen *several* articles on there which basically amount to opinion, speculation, conjecture, just straight-up incorrect info -- what have you -- presented as if they're cold, hard facts..

 

[elevan]

Goat Medicine by Mary Smith is on my want to have list...but right now spending that kind of money on a book is not in the budget.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

I would not be without "Goat Medicine". It is a comprehensive resource and not your basic "Storey's Guide" sort of information. I highly recommend it.

 

[lilhill]

I would not be without "Goat Medicine". It is a comprehensive resource and not your basic "Storey's Guide" sort of information. I highly recommend it.

Yep, worth it's weight in gold.

 

[kstaven]

And FWIW, I try to steer pretty clear of those 'TN meat goats' articles.. The so-called 'expert' who runs that site has, in my humble opinion, done more to further the spread of CL than any other individual in the goating world by scaring people out of vaccinating with Case-Bac because she already had CL in her herd and would rather everyone believe it was no big deal than to vaccinate, only to reverse course later and actually begin recommending vaccinations -- but not before having convinced a lot of folks that their goats would burst into flames or whatever if they were given Case-Bac.. Again, in my opinion..

I also read one of her articles about parasite management which recommended pasture rotation on a 3-week interval because that was the lifecycle of a barberpole worm... Indeed, I've seen *several* articles on there which basically amount to opinion, speculation, conjecture, just straight-up incorrect info -- what have you -- presented as if they're cold, hard facts..

Not a "so called expert" at all, nor any claim to such. It is quite clear from the first page on it is personal experience and always notes that a vet should be consulted first. Quite responsible in my opinion. A good example and approach for those who post here.