Managing Vertebrate Pests - Feral Goats

J Parkes   R Henzell   G Pickles   Illustrations 129 pages Publisher: BRS 1996

Paperback - ISBN: 0644358467 - AU $29.95

Description  | Contents  | Readership  | Related Categories Description Australia has an estimated 2.6 million feral goats, distributed in all States and Territories. Feral goats are a complex management problem, for they are both a major agricultural and environmental pest and a commercial resource, providing income to farmers who muster them for sale. Feral goats compete with sheep and some native animals for pasture, and contribute to land degradation through grazing and browsing. The muster and transport of feral goats is an animal welfare concern. This book provides a comprehensive review of the history and biology of feral goats in Australia, the damage they cause, and community attitudes to feral goat management. Key strategies for successful goat control are recommended and illustrated by case studies. Contents Introduction History on introduction and spread Distribution an abundance iology Economic and environmental impacts and commercial use Community attitudes to feral goat management Past and current management Techniques to measure and manage abundance and impacts The strategic management approach at the local and regional level Implementing a management program deficiencies in knowledge and practice References Appendices Glossary Index Readership An essential guide for policy makers, farmers, conservation reserve managers and all those interested in feral goat management. Related Categories Landlinks : Weed & Pest Management