Animal husbandry Books

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 162 pages contain a wealth of information and...

"The Book of Bee-keeping" is a classic guide to keeping bees for profit and pleasure. It includes complete instructions for setting up and managing a successful apiary, as well as tips and observations from a life-long keeper on how to avoid problems and...

Meat and dairy production and consumption are in crisis. Globally, 70 billion farm animals are used for food production every year. It is well accepted that livestock production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The Food and Agriculture...

This report, produced by the Agriculture Research Service, provides a detailed investigation of the production and consumption of edible fats and proteins derived from animals and oilseeds. Drawing on a wide range of data and analysis, the report offers...

Principles and Practice of Milk Hygiene is a comprehensive guide to the science of milk safety and quality control. This book covers everything from the anatomy and physiology of lactating animals to the principles of milk pasteurization and packaging,...

Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für Molkereischüler, Käser und Landwirte und gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die Bakteriologie in der Milchwirtschaft. Es gibt viele nützliche Informationen über den Gebrauch von Bakterien, um...

For anyone interested in raising chickens or other poultry for meat, this book is an essential resource. It provides detailed information on a range of topics, from feeding and housing to disease prevention and marketing strategies.This work has been...

Dieser Atlas ist ein umfassender Leitfaden für Imker und Bienenzüchter. Er deckt die Anatomie, Histologie und Pathologie von Bienen ab und gibt wertvolle Informationen über die verschiedenen Tiere, die Bienenvölker bedrohen. Reich bebildert und mit...

This classic book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in raising Angora goats. It covers everything from breed selection to wool production. A timeless resource for modern farmers and breeders.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book is a comprehensive guide to measuring the breeding value of dairy sires. It provides detailed instructions for evaluating bull progeny, including how to analyze data and calculate breeding values. By following the guidelines provided in this...

This book provides a scientific exploration of inheritance patterns in poultry. It examines the genetic makeup of various breeds, their physical characteristics, and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next. In addition, it provides...

This comprehensive guide offers an indispensable resource for dairy farmers, detailing the science and practice of every aspect of dairy work. From the basics of cow physiology to the latest in milking technology, Aikman, Wright, and Fleischmann's expert...

In this practical guide, Harry Worcester Smith provides invaluable information for anyone interested in raising horses in the New England region. The book includes detailed descriptions of the best breeds for the area, as well as tips on feeding,...

This comprehensive guide to poultry husbandry offers practical advice on every aspect of chicken farming, from incubation to processing. Drawing on the expertise of leading poultry experts from around the world, this book covers topics such as breed...

A Seminar in the EEC Programme of Coordination of Research on Animal Reproduction, held at the Station de Physiologie de la Reproduction of the INRA, Nouzilly, France, October 6-7, 1983. Sponsored by the CEC, ...

Sei umarmt von einer Pferdeherde beschreibt die Herzbotschaften der Pferde in meinem Alltag. In den Kurzgeschichten möchte ich die Menschen nähren und ihnen einen neuen Zugang zu den Pferden ermöglichen.Die Pferde möchten, dass du geliebt wirst und dass...

Master the art of raising rabbits for flavorful meat!Have you ever dreamed of self-sufficiency and having the freshest, healthiest meat on your table? Are you curious about the rewards of raising your own rabbits? Are you eager to master the craft of...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of sericulture with this remarkable guide to growing and cultivating silk. Gobin carefully outlines the key techniques for breeding silkworms and harvesting their valuable silk, making this book an essential...

Originally published in 1911, Experiments on the Digestibility of Prickly Pear by Cattle is a fascinating study of the nutritional value of cactus as a feed for livestock. Based on experiments conducted by the author in the Texas and Arizona territories,...

This book is a practical guide for dairy farmers on record-keeping and feeding management. It provides a range of tools and templates for managing the dairy herd, including charts, tables, and record sheets. It is an important resource for anyone...

This definitive guide to poultry care offers a wealth of information on feeding, health care, and disease prevention. With detailed recipes for everything from balanced rations to homemade remedies and tonics, Prince Tannat Woods provides readers with...

First published in 1820, this book is a comprehensive guide to raising and breeding horses and cattle. It includes detailed instructions on the care and management of mares and cows, as well as a selection of proven prescriptions for the most common...

This book covers the raising and care of cattle, sheep, and deer, as well as a discussion of the laws related to hunting and game animals. MacDonald draws on his personal experience as a farmer and discusses best practices for managing livestock.This...

Beekeeping at the End of the Earth, an essential read for learning about beekeeping in a cool temperate climate with a focus on Tasmania our island home.  One hundred beekeepers one hundred different ways to keep bees.Beekeeping At The End Of The...

When Tim Salmon first set out to explore the remote mountain regions of Northern Greece, he couldn't find anybody, either Greek or foreign, who knew anything about them or had ever been there. This, along with the absence of any books or detailed maps,...

The Anatomy and Dissection of the honey bee was first published in 1962 and yet this book is still the basis of teaching beekeepers the structure of the honey bee and how to dissect one to expose all the components of this amazing insect. Many of the...

Bill Cadmore was born and raised in a tiny village on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. He moved to London for university studies and then on to post-graduate work at the University of Leeds. As a teacher of Biology and Physics he went onto become a senior...

Trish Nelson is to be commended on compiling this brilliant book. Whether you are happy with the type of hive and style of management you use, if you are trying to decide which is best suited to your particular situation and needs, or if you are just...

Livestock refers to those domesticated animals which are raised for commercial purposes such as providing food or fiber or even serve as labor. These animals are mostly reared in an agricultural setting. Cows, chickens, goats, turkeys are the some of the...

Poultry is an important agricultural product in the world and is also involved in basic biological research on genetics biochemistry and diseases. It includes raising of various types of domestic birds for the production of meat and eggs. This book...

Animal experimentation is a field of research that performs tests on animals for scientific and commercial purposes. Research in this field usually analyzes the behavior of animals under controlled environments. Animal experimentation and research is...

All the birds which are domesticated by humans for the purpose of utilising their fur and eggs are referred to as poultry. The term poultry also includes pigeons known as squabs. Some common examples of poultry are chicken, turkey, geese and ducks. It is...

The branch of agriculture which is concerned with the animals raised for obtaining their meat, milk, fiber, eggs and other products is known as animal husbandry. Practices related to livestock management and selective breeding are essential parts of this...

The technique by which semen is collected and then introduced into the female reproductive tract at the right time is referred to as artificial insemination. Under hygienic conditions, the semen is placed either into the cervix or the uterus. Using this...

Chicken is one of the common domesticated animal. They are reared for meat and eggs, and are kept as pets. The susceptibility of chickens to various parasites such as lice, fleas, ticks and intestinal worms is high. They are also affected by a number of...

This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to pork production, with information on slaughtering, curing, and canning. A highly accessible and profusely illustrated handbook, "Pork on the Farm" will be of considerable utility to both...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Contained within this antique text is a comprehensive treatise on raising turkeys, with information on feeding, breeding, housing, ailments, general management, and much more. The original intention of the authors was to provide in this publication the...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to fish farming, with information on starting out, creating ponds and lakes, nutrition, spawning, hatching, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and helpful illustrations, "Fish Farming; For...

This antique text contains a detailed guide on dairy farming, including information on the breeds, breeding, and management, in health and disease, of dairy and other varieties of cattle. This text also includes information on the selection of milk cows,...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to breeding pigeons for profit, with information on buying, habits of birds, mating, watering, feeding, killing, cooling, marketing, shipping, curing ailments, and more. Contents include: "Squabs Pay", "An Easy...

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Das Buch ""Anleitung zur rationellen Bienenzucht"" wurde 1875 von Heinrich Ilgen ver������ffentlicht. Es ist ein Leitfaden f�����r Imker, die ihre Bienenhaltung optimieren m������chten. Ilgen beschreibt darin verschiedene Methoden und Techniken, um die...

""Alimentazione ed igiene del bestiame bovino: lezioni di chimica agronomica"" ����� un libro scritto da Antonio Selmi e pubblicato nel 1883. Questo testo tratta dell'alimentazione e dell'igiene del bestiame bovino, fornendo informazioni sulla chimica...

This book is a detailed account of the introduction of Spanish Merino sheep to Vermont in the early 19th century, and the subsequent efforts by local breeders to improve and promote the breed. It includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of...