Download or read book On the Breeding Rearing and Fattening of Sheep A Guide to the Methods and Equipment of Livestock Farming written by William Youatt and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to the methods and equipment of livestock keeping, with information on the breeding, rearing, and fattening of sheep. Complete with a detailed illustrations, handy tables, and a wealth of useful and interesting information on breeding sheep, this text constitutes a must-have for discerning farmers, and makes for a great addition to collections of agricultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introductory and Comparative View of the Different Breeds of British Sheep', 'On the Breeding and Management of Sheep', 'Feeding on Pastures', 'The Folding and Sheltering of Sheep', and 'The Shearing of Sheep'. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on sheep farming.
Download or read book On the Breeding Rearing and Fattening of Swine A Guide to the Methods and Equipment of Livestock Farming written by William Youatt and published by Von Elterlein Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a detailed guide to the methods and equipment of livestock keeping, with information on the breeding, rearing, and fattening of pigs. Complete with a detailed illustrations, handy tables, and a wealth of useful and interesting information on breeding swine, this text constitutes a must-have for discerning farmers, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'An Introduction and Comparative View of the Different Breeds of Swine', 'On the Breeding and Rearing of Pigs', and 'On the Feeding and Fattening of Swine'. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book, now in an affordable modern edition - complete with a new introduction pig farming.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.
Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 1210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sheep Production With Information on the Breeding Care and Management of Sheep written by W. C. Skelley and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage guide to farming sheep contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, “Sheep Production” is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Sheep Farming”, “Sheep Production”, “Starting A Flock”, “Selection And Management Of The Ram”, “Management At Breeding Time”, “Winter Care During Gestation Period”, “Care At Lambing Time”, “Care Of Ewe And Lambs After Lambing”, “Management Of Sheep”, “Sheep "Feeding”, “Suggested Rations”, “Parasites And Ailments Of Sheep”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sheep farming.
Download or read book Sheep Farming With Information on Breeds Rearing Fattening and Wool written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic guide to sheep farming contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, “Sheep Farming” is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Sheep Farming”, “Sheep And Goats”, “Length”, “Uniformity in Length of the Different Fibres in the Staple”, “Strength and Elasticity”, “Crimp”, “Colour”, “Lustre”, “Behaviour to Dyes”, “Uniformity of the Different Portions of the Fleece", "British Breeds”, “Sheep Breeding, Rearing, And Feeding”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on soil science.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tips on choosing breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, lambing, and health care for raising sheep.
Download or read book Raising a Small Flock of Sheep written by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Animal Husbandry Research Division and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Kids. This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fiber products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.
Download or read book Sheep And Goat Handbook Vol 3 written by Frank H Baker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheep and Goat Handbook includes presentations made at the International Stockrnen 's School, January 2-6, 1983. The faculty members of the School who authored this third volume of the Handbook, along with books on Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, and Horses, are scholars, stockrnen, and agribusiness leaders with national and international reputations. The papers are a mixture of tried and true technology and practices with new concepts from the latest research results of experiments in all parts of the world. Relevant information and concepts from many related disciplines are included.
Download or read book Sheep Breeds and Management written by John Wrightson and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 1964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1975- have "data provided by National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture."
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Download or read book Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool written by Jane Court and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool contains practical, up-to-date information on sheep production and management for producers throughout temperate Australia. It is based on research and extension projects conducted over many years by the Department of Primary Industries and its predecessors and the University of Melbourne. The book covers business management, pasture growth and management, nutrition and feed management, drought management, reproductive management, disease management, genetic improvement, animal welfare and working dog health. It also gives seasonal reminders for a spring lambing wool-producing flock, for autumn lambing Merino ewes joined to Border Leicester rams, and for winter lambing crossbred ewes joined to terminal sires. It will guide new and established farmers, students of agriculture and service providers with detailed information on the why and how of sheep production, and will assist farmer groups to initiate activities aimed at increasing their efficiency in specific areas of sheep production.
Download or read book Cattle and Sheep written by Darley Matheson and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
