Beginnings In Animal Husbandry (1918)

By Charles Sumner Plumb

Book Overview

Beginnings in Animal Husbandry is a book written by Charles Sumner Plumb in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to animal husbandry, covering everything from the basics of animal care to advanced breeding techniques. It is intended for both novice and experienced animal breeders and farmers. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of animal husbandry. The first section covers the basics of animal care, including feeding, housing, and healthcare. The second section focuses on breeding and genetics, discussing topics such as selective breeding, artificial insemination, and hybridization. The third section of the book covers the various types of livestock, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Each species is discussed in detail, with information on their physical characteristics, behavior, and best practices for breeding and raising them. The final section of the book covers the business side of animal husbandry, including marketing, sales, and financial management. It provides valuable advice for those looking to turn their animal husbandry hobby into a profitable business. Overall, Beginnings in Animal Husbandry is a comprehensive guide to animal husbandry that covers all aspects of the practice. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced breeders alike.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: 1166615804
• ISBN13: 9781166615802
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"