Practical Angora Goat Raising
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"Practical Angora Goat Raising" by C. P. Bailey is a practical guide on livestock management written in the early 20th century. This text aims to serve as a comprehensive manual for beginners interested in raising Angora goats, covering topics ranging from the history and origin of the breed to detailed practical advice on breeding, kidding, and mohair production. The opening of the book lays a foundational understanding of the Angora goat, including
its historical journey from Asia Minor to the United States, as well as the unique environmental conditions that shape its growth. It highlights the importance of detailed knowledge for successful farming, with sections discussing the goat's diet, habitat, and care methods necessary for maintaining healthy flocks. Additionally, it opens with a preface that hints at the book's purpose: addressing a gap in practical resources for aspiring Angora goat farmers and setting the stage for a deeper exploration of topics such as breeding practices and the lucrative mohair industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Title | Practical Angora Goat Raising |
|---|---|
| Credits |
Produced by Verity White and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Angora goat |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33084 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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