The Goat: A Natural and Cultural History 0691191336, 9780691191331

Table of contents :
Cover
Copyright
Title
Contents
Introducing the Goat
CHAPTER 1 Domestication
Goat Taxonomy
Goats Come in from the Wild
Dispersal Throughout the World
Feral Goats
CHAPTER 2 Anatomy & Biology
Anatomy of a Goat
The Life Cycle of a Goat
The Skeleton
The Ruminant Digestive System
Lips & Teeth
The Five Senses
Hooves
Horns
Wattles
The Mammary System
The Inheritance of Traits
Colors & Markings
Sheep versus Goats
Myotonic Goats
Dwarfism in Goats
CHAPTER 3 Society & Behavior
The Goat Lifestyle
Hierarchy
Bucks
Does
Early Life
Vocalization
Are Goats Smart?
CHAPTER 4 Goat Management
Caring for Hooves
Kidding
Common Health Issues
An Unlikely Predator
Goats Behaving Badly
Handling & Training Goats
Goat Play
CHAPTER 5 Goats & People
Goats for Milk
Goats for Meat
Goats for Fiber
Goats for Brush Control
Packgoats
Harness Goats
Goats in Mythology & Folklore
The Sacrificial Goat
Military Mascots
Goats & Musical Instruments
Goats in Popular Culture
Goat Quotes & Proverbs
CHAPTER 6 A Directory of Goat Breeds
How Breeds Evolve
The Directory
Appendices
Glossary
Bibliography
Biographies & Acknowledgments
Index
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