Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger & Sara Thomson Bredesen

Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen is a highly respected and comprehensive handbook for anyone interested in dairy goat farming, homesteading, or sustainable small-scale agriculture. Published by Storey Publishing in 2010 as the revised and updated fourth edition, this practical guide provides expert advice on raising healthy, productive dairy goats for milk production and related dairy products.

Ideal for both beginners and experienced goat keepers, Raising Dairy Goats covers every major aspect of dairy goat management, including breed selection, housing, feeding, pasture care, kidding, herd health, disease prevention, and breeding programmes. Detailed sections on milking techniques, dairying practices, cheesemaking, yoghurt, kefir, and butter production make this an especially valuable resource for smallholders and self-sufficiency enthusiasts.

The authors combine decades of practical farming experience with accessible, easy-to-follow instruction, making the book both informative and approachable. Updated veterinary guidance, expanded breeding information, and modern dairy management techniques ensure that this edition remains highly relevant to contemporary livestock farming. Part of the internationally acclaimed Storey animal-raising series, Raising Dairy Goats has become a standard reference work among goat farmers and homesteaders worldwide.

With increasing interest in sustainable farming and artisanal food production in South Africa, quality dairy goat references such as this remain sought after by agricultural students, rural entrepreneurs, and hobby farmers alike.

Condition – Fine / Like New

2010 paperback. Covers are crisp, clean, and bright with minimal evidence of handling. Internally immaculate, tightly bound, and exceptionally well preserved. A superb collector’s and reference copy.