Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats by Maggie Sayer

Storey’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats by Maggie Sayer is an essential modern farming handbook for anyone interested in meat goat production, sustainable agriculture, or small-scale livestock farming. Published by Storey Publishing in 2010 as the revised and updated second edition, this respected title provides practical, experience-based guidance for both novice goat keepers and established farmers seeking to improve herd management and productivity.

Raising Meat Goats covers all major aspects of raising meat goats successfully, including breed selection, feeding programmes, housing requirements, breeding cycles, kidding management, disease prevention, and herd health. The author also explores the commercial side of goat farming with valuable advice on marketing, promotion, and building a profitable goat enterprise. Updated veterinary recommendations and expanded resources make this edition particularly useful for modern agricultural practices.

Part of the acclaimed Storey animal-raising series, this book has become a trusted reference among homesteaders, agricultural students, smallholders, and commercial livestock farmers worldwide. Clear explanations, practical layouts, and accessible writing make Raising Meat Goats ideal for daily reference as well as long-term farming planning. With growing interest in sustainable food production and small-scale farming in South Africa, quality agricultural guides such as this remain highly sought after.

An excellent addition to any farming, agricultural, or animal husbandry collection, especially in such well-preserved condition.

Condition – Fine / Like New

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