Goats & Sheep

Goat Breeding and Kid Rearing Video

The video begins with breeding and then deals with the feeding, housing, and care of the pregnant goat, and the signs of the early stages of kidding. Shows assisted and unassisted births; and demonstrates the best way to care for the mother and newborn ... More.

Storey’s Barn Guide to Sheep

By Storey Publishing. 96 pages, 12" x 9". Spiral-bound softcover. The handy hang-it-on-the-barn-wall reference for both novice and experienced sheep farmers. Oversized, heavy-duty pages with a nail hole at the... More.

Goat Breeding and Kid Rearing DVD

The DVD begins with breeding and then deals with the feeding, housing, care of the pregnant goat, and the signs of the early stages of kidding. Shows assisted and unassisted births; demonstrates the best way to care for the mother and newborn kid. 63 mi... More.

Lamb Survival DVD

Illustrates the techniques that can be used by shepherds to reduce losses from hypothermia and infection. Methods demonstrated include intraperitoneal injection, the use of warming boxes, colostrum, the stomach tube, and fostering. 84 minutes. Copyright... More.

Market Lamb and Breeding Sheep Evaluation – DVD

Utilizes 15 sheep for individual estimates, pricing, and performance classes. Explains the procedures for estimating carcass traits, market value determination, and ranking based on performance. 60 minutes. Copyright 1991. More.

Selection and Care of Market Lambs – DVD

Includes a detailed explanation of the different breeds of sheep, classification concerns the showperson should have when selecting a lamb, good lamb conformation, and evaluating lambs utilizing a four-step method. 44 minutes. Copyright 1994. More.

Fitting and Showing Market Lambs – DVD

Addresses the following topics: equipment, washing, clipping, blanket and sweater use, feeding at the show, and features clipping and showmanship. 56 minutes. Copyright 1993. More.

Diseases of the Goat

By John G. Matthews. 448 pages, 6-3/4" x 9-3 4". Softcover. 3rd edition. A practical, concise handbook covering all aspects of goat medicine, from assessment and examination, to diagnosis and treatment. Written by one of the lead... More.