Animal husbandry Books

The domesticated animals that are raised in specific agricultural settings are known as livestock. They are used for various purposes such as labor and production of commodities including meat, milk, leather, fur and wool. Livestock is a broad term that...

Horse health management is one of the vital processes required for optimal health and long life of horses. Horse health management involves processes like veterinary care, leg care and bandaging, feeding, grooming, hoof care and shoeing, etc. Veterinary...

Buiatrics is the branch of veterinary science that deals with cattle and cattle diseases. Some of the common diseases which afflict cattle are bovine spongiform encephalopathy, blackleg, bluetongue, and foot rot. Diseases like digital dermatitis in...

Bovine animals are the most commonly raised animals as livestock for meat, milk, dung and other products and are often used as draft animals and riding animals. The biological subfamily Bovine includes cattle, bison, African buffalo, the water buffalo,...

A farm is an area of land that is primarily devoted to agricultural processes with the primary goal of producing food and other crops. Farm management refers to the making and implementation of decisions that are involved in operating and organizing a...

Livestock are the domesticated animals that are raised in an agricultural setting for the production of labor and commodities such as milk, meat, fur, leather and wool. The branch of agriculture which deals with the raising, selective breeding and...

This antique comprises a detailed treatise on the uses of Apis Mellifica - or, the poison of the honey bee - in the treatment of human illnesses and ailments. This essay contains everything that an experience of fort years in the conscientious and...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to sheep and shepherding in Britain in the nineteenth century. It includes extensive information relating to selection, different breeds, history, notable figures, etc., and it is not to be missed by those with...

Originally published in 1879, this fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all Bee enthusiasts. With chapters on The history of bee keeping,Natural swarming, Artifical swarming and the diseases and enemies of bee's as...

Published in 1850 this is the forth edition of the Bee Keepers Manual, this early works is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a fascinating and well illustrated read for any Bee Keeping enthusiast or Historian and contains much...

"The Practical Bee-Keeper" is a complete and comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, containing chapters on everything from the natural history and society of beers, to setting up and managing a successful apiary. Although old, this profusely-illustrated...

All About Dogs: A Book For Doggy PeopleThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have...

Die Fixierung der Sauen über lange Zeiträume in Kastenständen geht dem Ende zu. In diesem laufenden Prozess ist der Schritt in die freie Abferkelung wohl der größte und zugleich schwierigste. Schließlich geht es nicht nur um die Forderungen der...

Professor Adrian Horridge has thoroughly enjoyed a long and productive career in scientific research. At 17 he won a scholarship to St John's College Cambridge, where he spent 10 years, from student to a fellowship, ending in the Zoology Department...

Animals like cattle, pigs, chickens, goats, etc. that are raised for the purpose of producing labor and commodities like meat, milk, eggs, fur, leather, etc. are known as livestock. The maintenance, breeding and slaughter of livestock is studied under...

Animal husbandry and livestock management are two interrelated fields that study the rearing and breeding of livestock to obtain farm labor, meat, wool, eggs, etc. Animals are also raised for specific purposes such as producing vaccines and antiserums...

This vintage text contains a practical guide to the maintenance and overhaul of Villiers engines. The book is divided into two sections; two-stroke and four-stroke engines. Complete with detailed illustrations and concise instructions and hints, this...

This illustrated text comprises a detailed treatise on the science of the selection and breeding of poultry. A comprehensive and detailed text, this book contains much in the way of timeless and practical information that will be of significant value to...

Beekeeping is many things to many people. Maybe it's a hobby, a vocation, a commercial enterprise or your field of study. It will almost certainly become an obsession.For author Steve Donohoe, beekeeping was a form of therapy - an escape from the...

Joe Conti, a Bronx NY, USA native, has lived in the state of Georgia in the USA for 35 years. He has a MS degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Florida and worked as a Wildlife Biologist specializing in wildlife diseases at both the...

Beekeepers are unusual, as their activity (which is often "just a hobby") is the production of food that may be sold to the public. Many will see the process through from the very beginning - making hives, sourcing bees, setting up apiaries, and managing...

Horizontal hives with frames are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and North America.One of these is the golden hive or Einraumbeute, developed at Mellifera Association in Germany, based on Dadant-size frames rotated ninety degrees. The resulting...

The world is curious about the bee.A little pollinating fairy with six legs, humble and discreet, her fervour fascinates and her wisdom intrigues. She does not have the silky fur of a baby seal nor the mischievous smile of a dolphin to make us melt and...

Synopsis: The 3rd instalment in a series of literature on ASEAN Meliponiculture and Beyond, this portion entails the varied and diverse Stingless Bee Fauna in the Indonesian archipelago. We attempt to bridge the different beekeeping and culture...

"How to Care for the Feet of your Horses and Mules" was originally published with the indention of helping farmers get more work from their farm animals by keeping them in better physical condition. This timeless volume contains a range information and...

Tigger, along with his tabby friend, Teazle, are among the thirteen assorted feline characters who have shared our home at different times and whose stories you can read here. Another is Tommy Primrose - he kept both his first name and his previous...

The Fifteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Animal Industry is a historical document published in 1899 by the Bureau of Animal Industry. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities and achievements of the bureau during the year 1898...

""Ornamental, Aquatic, And Domestic Fowl And Game Birds: Their Importation, Breeding, Rearing, And General Management"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Joseph Nolan in 1850. The book contains detailed information about various species of...

""A Manual Of The Theory And Practice Of Equine Medicine"" is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in horses. Written by James Brodie Gresswell, a renowned veterinary surgeon in the late 19th century, this book...

""A Lecture On Bees And Beekeeping"" is a book written by the British Bee Journal in 1878. It is a comprehensive guide to the history, behavior, and management of bees, as well as the art of beekeeping. The book provides detailed information on the...

""A Handbook for Farmers and Small Holders"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Long in 1892. The book is intended for farmers and small landowners who are looking to improve their agricultural practices and increase their yields. It covers a...

The Beekeeper's Guide: Or Manual Of The Apiary (1883) is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping written by Albert John Cook. This book covers all aspects of beekeeping, from the basics of setting up a hive to the more advanced techniques of honey production...

The book ""Graceful Riding: A Pocket Manual for Equestrians"" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for...

The book ""Australia, The Dairy Country"" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future...

Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth is considered 'the father of American beekeeping.' The claim is probably too modest. His design for a beehive is used to this day around the world and is still called the "Langstroth hive." Langstroth's...

From high heels to welly boots - one woman's misadventures in becoming a farmer, raising a family and making a living from the land.Twenty-five years ago, Sally Urwin was living in a tiny flat in the city with a high-pressure job. She was utterly...

Dos manuscritos en un libro:Homesteading en su patio trasero: La guía definitiva sobre homesteading para cultivar su propia comida, criar pollos y construir una mini granja que le lleve a ser autosuficiente y a generar ingresosGallinas domésticas: Una...

This early guide to poultry husbandry is a fascinating read for any poultry keeper or historian of the breed and contains much information and anecdote that is still useful today. Contents Include: How chickens use their feed; General principles of...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the variety of breeds of poultry commonly used for meat and eggs. For each breed treated there is provided a photograph accompanied by a detailed description and other notable information. "Breeds of...

This early guide to poultry husbandry is a fascinating read for any poultry keeper or historian of the breed. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any smallholder or goose keeping enthusiast it contains much information and anecdote...

This is a 1928 guide to incubating and brooding chickens. Written with the beginner in mind, it simply explains each step of the processes with the aid of photographs and diagrams, making it ideal for modern readers with a practical interest in keeping...

This vintage text comprises a popular treatise containing concise and dependable information on the breeding, feeding, care and management of pigs - to secure the largest measure of satisfaction, pleasure, and profit. Complete with clear, concise...

This early work is a fascinating read for any goat enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical for the amateur or professional goat farmer today. Contents Include: Introduction - Getting...

This early work is a fascinating read for any goat enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical for the amateur or professional goat farmer today. Extensively illustrated with text and full...

This early work is a fascinating read for any goat enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical for the amateur or professional goat farmer today. Contents Include: How Goats are Kept;...

This book contains a detailed handbook on determining the sex of pure- and cross-bred chicks, with chapters on handing and care, common questions and problems, and more. Written in clear language and containing simple, step-by-step instructions, this...

This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all poultry enthusiasts. Equally as valuable to an amateur poultry keeper as to those in the agricultural industry its 164 pages contain a wealth of information and...