A General Treatise On Cattle, The Ox, The Sheep, And The Swine

A General Treatise On Cattle, The Ox, The Sheep, And The Swine Comprehending Their Breeding, Management, Improvement And Diseases (1809)

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""A General Treatise On Cattle, The Ox, The Sheep, And The Swine"" is a comprehensive guide to the breeding, management, improvement, and diseases of these four types of livestock. Written by John Lawrence and originally published in 1809, the book provides detailed information on the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of each animal, as well as practical advice on topics such as feeding, housing, and breeding. Lawrence also discusses the different breeds of cattle, oxen, sheep, and swine, and offers guidance on how to select and improve them for specific purposes, such as milk production or meat quality. In addition, the book includes descriptions and treatments for common diseases and ailments that affect these animals. Overall, ""A General Treatise On Cattle, The Ox, The Sheep, And The Swine"" is an invaluable resource for farmers, livestock breeders, and anyone interested in animal husbandry and agriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781437016307
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 640
Weight: 244g
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Spine width: 156mm