{"product_id":"the-practical-boer-goat-farming-jeffrey-c-ponce-9798279175147","title":"The Practical Boer Goat Farming Guide: A Step-By-Step Manual to Raising Fast-Growing Meat Goats and Farm Management, From Choosing to Housing, Feeding","description":"The Practical Boer Goat Farming Guide is a practical, experience-driven manual designed for farmers who want reliable results-not theory without application. Written for both smallholders and commercial producers, this book takes a clear, systematic approach to raising\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehealthy, fast-growing Boer goats under real-world conditions.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the earliest planning stages to marketing finished animals, this guide explains \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e successful Boer goat farms work the way they do. It breaks down the biology of the Boer goat, the management systems that support rapid growth, and the everyday decisions that separate productive herds from struggling ones. Rather than relying on idealized figures or high-input assumptions, the book focuses on adaptable methods that function across different climates, land sizes, and feed resources.\u003cbr\u003eInside, readers will find in-depth coverage of: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting strong foundation stock and avoiding costly genetic mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning housing, fencing, and land-use systems that reduce stress and disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding feeding programs that support steady growth from birth to market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging breeding, pregnancy, kidding, and kid survival with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring growth, correcting problems early, and improving herd performance over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing disease and parasites through management rather than constant treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling emergencies calmly and knowing when professional care is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis guide emphasizes prevention over reaction, measurement over guesswork, and long-term productivity over short-term gains. Every chapter is grounded in practical decision-making, showing how nutrition, environment, health, and genetics interact to shape outcomes across generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey C. Ponce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798279175147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Jeffrey C. Ponce","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137284026623,"sku":"9798279175147","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_36a94574-09e5-4227-8e3f-d26107ccb747.jpg?v=1770167807","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-practical-boer-goat-farming-jeffrey-c-ponce-9798279175147","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}