Download or read book A Field Guide to Cows written by John Pukite and published by TwoDot. This book was released on 1996 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informative, amazing, and amusing, this indispensable guide provides facts on America's 52 breeds of cattle. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book Breeds of Cattle written by Herman Reger Purdy and published by TRS Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cattle Breeds written by Marleen Felius and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1,000 cattle breeds from around the globe are cataloged in this monumental bovine reference. Each breed, including species found only in prehistory, is provided with a detailed physical description and a watercolor drawn to scale. Cattle are also classified into groups and subgroups according to geographical distribution, historical background, and physical features. Charts indicating breed lineage and records of crossbreeding, maps clearly depicting the location and distribution of authentic and derived breeds, and additional color photographs all round out this unprecedented resource.
Download or read book Cattle written by Valerie Porter and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedic guide traces the domestication of cattle, looking at the evolution and eventual extinction of different types and breeds. Its later chapters also touch on the wild species of the cattle family and some of their unusual interesting domesticates. Each chapter is separated according to the breed's country of origin, setting the region's cattle in a cultural as well as an agricultural context. Their main roles are also explored both historically and currently, from the production of meat or milk to representing currency or social status.
Download or read book Storey s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep Goats Cattle and Pigs written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the most significant breeds of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - from the common Guernsey cow to the near-extinct Guinea hog. For each breed, Ekarius provides full-colour photographs, a brief history, and details about the breed's unique qualities and quirks. Readers will enjoy reading about major breeds such as the iconic Holstein cow, and Icelandic sheep, as well as hundreds of lesser-known varieties, like the long-legged, ginger-coloured Tamworth pig; the lilac-spotted Jacob Sheep; the deer like San Clemente goat; and the powerful, droopy-eared Guzerat cow.
Download or read book A Comprehensive Guide to Cattle Breeds written by Dr Rohit Sharma, Dr Pradyut Das, Dr Pritam Pal, Dr Manoj Sharma and published by Ink zone publication . This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Comprehensive Guide to Cattle Breeds" is a detailed resource designed to provide extensive information on the various breeds of cattle found around the world and specifically focuses on the registered breeds found in India. The book serves as an essential reference for farmers, breeders, and enthusiasts interested in the diversity and characteristics of cattle. It is a valuable resource that offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in cattle. Its thorough approach ensures that readers gain a deep understanding of the diversity and intricacies of cattle breeds worldwide.
Download or read book Know Your Cows written by Jack Byard and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Impress friends and relatives by identifying any cow, almost anywhere in the world with the fun facts about breeds like the Devon and the Dexter, which by the way is no taller than a St. Bernard.
Download or read book Small Cattle for Small Farms written by Margo Hayes and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small cattle breeds are manageable to control and care for and perfect for lifestyle blocks and small farms. They can be bred commercially for beef but their docile temperaments and small size also make them especially suitable for hobby farms. As more people have turned to the country for a 'tree change', interest in these breeds has grown tremendously. In this new edition of her popular book Small Cattle for Small Farms, award-winning cattle breeder Margo Hayes provides practical and easy-to-understand information for people interested in keeping small cattle for a range of reasons. The book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers all the basics to help you set up an enjoyable and viable small farm, including: types of cattle and production systems available, how to select your stock, explanations of equipment required and basic cattle husbandry. It contains simple explanatory diagrams and photographs to make new concepts clear. With new and expanded sections on small cattle breeds, genetics and breeding systems, this second edition competently addresses questions asked by those entering small farming for the first time while providing a solid reference for those already in the industry. Detailed guidelines for raising healthy cattle through good nutrition, land management and herd monitoring are provided, in addition to tips for showing and marketing your cattle and up-to-date government requirements for land and stockowners.
Download or read book Know Your Cattle written by Jack Byard and published by Old Pond Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack has researched 41 of the breeds of cattle which you would be most likely to see grazing Britain's farms. They are presented here in a handy reference guide. For each animal, he gives a description of their appearance, a brief history and considers their uses today. In this title, each text is accompanied by a full page colour picture of the animals in their natural environments. Only the size of a postcard, the book fits into small hands or the rucksack or pocket of the interested rambler. It is the perfect gift for adults and children alike. "Know Your Cattle" is the third book in the popular "Know Your" series. In this series, "Know Your Sheep" and "Know Your Tractors" are also available.
Download or read book Beef Cattle Breeds written by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Animal Husbandry Research Division and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tropical Cattle Origins Breeds and Breeding Policies written by William J. A. Payne and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1997-08-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises of three distinct but closely related parts. The first consists of an account of the origin and distribution of cattle throughout the tropical and sub-tropical world, citing contemporary evidence from anthropological, archaeological, historical, linguistic, livestock husbandry and genetic studies. It is a first, and therefore controversial, attempt to provide a comprehensive overview as to the origin of the very large number of tropical cattle breeds. In the second part an attempt is made to classify and describe all major tropical and sub-tropical cattle breeds in Afria, The Americas, Asia and Oceania. The primary reasons for classification are to facilitate conservation of all these breeds and to provide basic information for the selection of those breeds most suitable for inclusion in breeding projects. Requirements for future breeding strategies and policies are discusses in the third part of the book, together with the role that biotechnology could play in future tropical cattle breeding plans.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Cattle written by Valerie Porter and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features over 60 detailed breed profiles; covers physical characteristics, behavior & breeding; contains a handy glossary and resource section."-- Cover, p.1.
Download or read book Beef Cattle Breeds written by Paul Adin Putnam and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beef Cattle Breeds written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cattle Breeds and Origin written by David Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grass fed Cattle written by Julius Ruechel and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative reference on the environmentally responsible humane way to raise healthful beef, this manual addresses every aspect of raising grass-fed cattle, from pasture management to marketing.
Download or read book Dairy Cattle Breeds written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
