Contained within this antique text is a thoroughly comprehensive treatise on the subject of goats used for milk production. A great handbook for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, this timeless guide contains everything one might need to know about milk goats - a veritable must-read for anyone with an interest in the subject. Chapters contained in this book include: 'History of the Milk Goat', 'Toggenburg Breed', 'Toggenburg Standard', 'Saanen Breed', 'Saanen Standard', 'Nubian Breed', 'Nubian Standard', 'Alpine Breed', 'Alpine Standard', 'Murciene Breed', 'Narska Breed', 'Rock Alpine Breed', 'Swiss Alpine Breed', 'Starting in Business', 'Housing', 'Mating', and many more. This book has been elected for republication because of its timelessly educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with its original illustrations and a new introduction to the subject.