Cattle and Their Diseases / Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, and Feeding and Management; with the Diseases to Which They Are Subject, and the Remedies Best Adapted to Their Cure

The work offers a practical, wide-ranging guide to cattle management, combining a survey of breeds and natural history with chapters on crossing and breeding, pregnancy and calving care, feeding, housing, milking, and raising calves. It gives clear symptom descriptions, suggested remedies, and preventive measures for many bovine ailments, including extended coverage of a contagious lung disease, and includes guidance on surgical procedures, medicines and dosages. Numerous illustrations assist identification and conformation assessment, while an emphasis on accessible treatments and hands-on management reflects the author's clinical experience.