Animal Husbandry For Schools (1919)

By Merritt W. Harper and Merritt Wesley Harper

Book Overview

Animal Husbandry For Schools is a comprehensive guidebook for students and teachers of animal husbandry, originally published in 1919. Written by Merritt Wesley Harper, a professor of animal husbandry at the University of Illinois, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the care and management of domestic animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of animal husbandry. The first section provides an overview of the principles of breeding, selection, and management, while subsequent sections go into greater detail on specific topics such as feeding, housing, and health care.Throughout the book, Harper emphasizes the importance of practical experience and observation, and provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts. The text is also supplemented with numerous illustrations, photographs, and tables, making it a valuable resource for both classroom instruction and independent study.Overall, Animal Husbandry For Schools is a timeless resource for anyone interested in the care and management of domestic animals, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of agricultural education in the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164577026
• ISBN13: 9781164577027
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"