WI: E-GUIDE TO GOAT MANAGEMENT NOW AVAILABLE
News Date August 25, 2009
Dairy Goat Management: Best Management Practices is now available, as an inexpensive CD and online as a free download. The electronic publication was compiled and written by Wisconsin producers Clara Hedrich, Dan Considine, and veterinarian Dr. Chris Duemler. The 118-page manual covers management practices including breeding to improve production, milking protocols, vaccination and herd health programs, kid-raising, facilities, and equipment needs.
The CD is available for $5.55 by contacting Jeanne Meier, jeanne.meier@wi.gov, 608-224-5121. To download the publication for free, go to the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association website. Underwriting for the publication came from a University of Wisconsin-Extension Emerging Agricultural Markets Team (EAM TEAM) grant, with support from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. (Contact: Jeanne Meier at 608-224-5121)