. Modern milk goats : status of the milk goat industry; methods of profitable milk production; care and management of commercial herds and household goats . Goats. THE HALF OF THE HERD, THE BUCK 119 Care of the Feet.—One more important point must be discussed in regard to the care of a buck; that is, the care of his feet. What we have to say on this subject a p p 1 ies equally, however, to all goat s—I) u c k s , does, and goat- lings, and some- times even to kids. The outer horny shell of a goat's hoof gi-ows const antly and rather rapidly. If the animal is on range, where the gi-ound is grav
. Modern milk goats : status of the milk goat industry; methods of profitable milk production; care and management of commercial herds and household goats . Goats. THE HALF OF THE HERD, THE BUCK 119 Care of the Feet.—One more important point must be discussed in regard to the care of a buck; that is, the care of his feet. What we have to say on this subject a p p 1 ies equally, however, to all goat s—I) u c k s , does, and goat- lings, and some- times even to kids. The outer horny shell of a goat's hoof gi-ows const antly and rather rapidly. If the animal is on range, where the gi-ound is gravelly or roc k y , this growth is normally taken care of, the feet need no special attention. If how- Fig. 36. —Mrs. Barker, New Westminster, , ' and her champion buck Bralef King Franz, 1778, an .1 • 1 • immense animal, showing amiable disposition. ever, the anmial is confined, or ranges only on soft, loamy soil, this growth must be regularly and carefully pared away, either with a knife blade or a small pair of hoof clippers. If this is. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Richards, Irmagarde. Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott
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