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Suggested books for sheep and goat producers

 

The following books are suggested for sheep and goat producers and others interested in sheep and goat production. Most of the books are available from Amazon and similar online book retailers. Animal health and livestock supply companies also sell these and other books. Some books may be available at local libraries or extension offices.  You may be able to save money by buying the E-book. If you'd like to suggest a book for the list, send me an email at sschoen@umd.edu.  For books and manuals that are FREE for download go to E-books.  

 

*** RECOMMENDED BY SUSAN ***        
 

  1. Capturing Sunlight (2020) by Woody Lane

  2. Code of Practice for Preparation of Wool Clips (2021) from American Sheep Industry Association

  3. A Compilation of the Wit and Wisdom of The Goat Man (Frank Pinkerton)

  4. Dairy Goat Production Handbook from Langston University  ***

  5. Diseases of Sheep 4th edition (2007) by Ian Aitken (ed)

  6. The Field Guide to Fleece (2013) by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson 

  7. From the Feed Trough: Essays and Insights on Livestock Nutrition in a Complex World (2014) by Woody Lane

  8. Goat Medicine 3rd edition (2022) by Mary Smith and David Sherman ***

  9. Goat Resource Handbook from Ohio State University (2016) - 4-H  ***

  10. Goat Science and Production by Sandra Solaiman (ed.) (2010)

  11. How to Raise Goats: Everything you need to know (2019) - FFA

  12. How to Raise Sheep: Everything you need to know (2014) - FFA

  13. Lambing Problems: Detecting, Diagnosing, Treating (1996) by Laura Lawson

  14. Managing Your Ewe and Her Newborn Lambs (2013) by Laura Lawson

  15. A Manual of Lambing Techniques (2005) by Winter and Hill   ***

  16. Meat Goat Production Handbook from Langston University   ***

  17. Merck Veterinary Manual 11th edition (2016)

  18. Natural Goat Care (2015) by Pat Coleby

  19. Natural Sheep Care (2015) by Pat Coleby

  20. Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants by National Resource Council (2007)  ***

  21. Pipestone's Veterinary Guide to Sheep & Goats by G.F. Kennedy

  22. Practical Sheep Dairying (1982) by Olivia Mills

  23. Raising Goats for Milk and Meat (2008) - Heifer Project International

  24. Raising Goats Naturally 2nd edition by Deborah Niemann

  25. Raising Sheep the Modern Way (1989) by Pat Simmons

  26. The Sheep Book: A Handbook for the Modern Shepherd (2001) by Ron Parker 

  27. Sheep, Goat, and Cervid Medicine 3rd edition (2020) by D. Pugh et al.  ***

  28. Sheep Housing and Equipment Handbook (1994) - Midwest Plan Service ***

  29. The Sheep Raiser's Manual (2000) by William Kreuss

  30. Sheep Research Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects from Ohio State University (2011) - 4-H  ***

  31. SID Sheep Production Handbook Vol. 8 (2015) - American Sheep Industry Association (2015) | Flash Drive ***

  32. Sheep Shearing Guide - American Sheep Industry Association

  33. Storey's Barn Guide to Sheep (2006) ***

  34. Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats (2018) by Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen

  35. Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats (2010) by Maggie Sayer

  36. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep 5th edition (2019) by Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius

  37. Targeted Grazing 101: Starting and Sustaining a Grazing Service Enterprise (2025) from ASI

  38. TV Vet Sheep Book: Recognition and Treatment of Common Sheep Ailments (vintage 1970's)

  39. The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers (1990) by David Henderson   ***

  40. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology 8th edition (2012) by Anne Zajac  ***

  41. Veterinary Parasitology by William Foreyt 5th edition (2001)

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Children's Books

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  1. Nadia the Wonder Goat Saves the Environment (2018) - Browsing Green Goats

  2. Shearing Day on the Dean Farm (2024) by Roxanne Dean

  3. The Yarn Fairy (2024) by Victoria Quinney and Lisa Willis


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Last updated 03.29.25.

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