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English
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Presents information on twenty-three domestic North American breeds, covering such topics as duck attributes, anatomy, behavior, colors, incubation, rearing ducklings, diet, butching, health, and guidelines for showing.
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Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
From the Back Cover: Kelly Klober brings thirty years of hands-on experience to Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, a comprehensive resource for small-scale hog farmers, new and experienced. Filled with practical knowledge and expert advice, it will answer your questions and help you raise healthy, profitable pigs. The revised and updated third edition includes: an expanded breed guide; safe fencing and housing options; greener farming methods; diseases...
5) The chicken health handbook: a complete guide to maximizing flock health and dealing with disease
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Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This essential guide thoroughly addresses every aspect of chicken health, including good nutrition; bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases; parasites and worms; reproductive issues; immune health; metabolic dysfunctions; and much more, with detailed solutions for any health problem your chickens encounter.
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
From the publisher. Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the go-to reference for new and experienced cattle ranchers, providing expert advice on everything from breed selection, calving, feeding, and housing, to humane handling and slaughter practices. The 3rd edition, now with 125,000 copies in print contains new and expanded features: up-to-the-minute coverage of diseases and vaccination options; complete information on raising grass-fed animals,...
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Publisher
Storey Pubishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Describes how to raise turkeys successfully, from selecting the right breeds to housing, feeding, breeding, health care, and marketing, and includes information on humane raising practices, organic certification standards, and on-farm processing guidelines.
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Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
From the publisher. The Cattle Health Handbook is the essential medical reference for farmers and ranchers confronting day-to-day bovine health issues. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of first-hand experience, covers every routine situation - and many not-so-common problems - likely to arise on a cattle ranch or dairy farm. Three broad sections cover common diseases, ailments specific to certain body systems, and other ailments...