Introduction

It's a shame when you're too afraid to get some goats because you've heard so much about goat health care problems. Well, don't worry any longer. It's time to get some goats.

By studying and following this guide, you will become a confident goat farmer who can manage your goat's health care needs and do the following:

• Select a qualified goat veterinarian;
• Identify and treat common goat diseases and goat health care problems;
• Test your goats to make sure they're disease-free;
• Take your goat's temperature and know what to do if it's not normal;
• Understand different goat parasites and know how to test for and treat them;
• Take proactive preventive steps to avoid goat health problems before they happen.

It's easy to fall in love with a goat. They've got cute faces, some have big floppy ears, and all have mouths that always seem to be chewing something.

You think to yourself, "I've got to have one! How hard can it be to raise a goat?" Next thing you know you've got a...