Domestic Animals / History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy.
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The work surveys the breeds, history, and practical care of common farm animals — horses, mules, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs — and explains principles of breeding, crossing, rearing, and selection for market. It gives detailed guidance on feeding, housing, dairying (butter and cheese making), and routine management aimed at preventing disease, with concise remedies for common ailments and notes on diagnosis. Chapters treat individual species' characteristics, methods for fattening and breaking, stable and dairy equipment, and comparative labor economics to help farmers improve stock value and farm profitability.
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