Keeping milk goats in India / by J.L. Goheen.

  • John Lawrence Goheen
Date:
1933
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Keeping milk goats in India / by J.L. Goheen. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    is to be had. The leaving of any milk in the udder not only tends to ‘dry up’ the goat much sooner than is nece- ssary, but also may tend to bring on Caked Udder and other trouble. Hence, both for the sake of a full supply of milk and for the prevention of any udder troubles this point must be observed most carefully. Also, wetting the teat with milk or even water for the sake of making it easier to draw off the milk is not a good thing. It is far better to keep the udder and teats dry and clean when milking. Do not forget that the udder must be properly looked after always, for so very much depends on keeping it in good condition. | 6. Learn to be affectionate and thoughtful with your goats, and they will show that they appreciate such treat- ment, They are intelligent animals and soon learn to know just what is expected of them. Good care is of far more importance than everything else, and this applies to everything connected with keeping them. If you follow faithfully the directions given in this little book you will be surprised how soon you can bring about much improve- : ment in your goats. If you keep them properly, they will do much towards helping to keep you.
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