The American Swine Breeder: A Practical Treatise On The Selection, Rearing And Fattening Of Swine (1839)

By Henry William 1814-1864 Ellsworth

Book Overview

The American Swine Breeder: A Practical Treatise On The Selection, Rearing And Fattening Of Swine is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry William Ellsworth and published in 1839. The book provides detailed information on the breeding, rearing, and fattening of pigs, with a particular focus on the American breed. Ellsworth covers a range of topics including the selection of breeding stock, the care and management of sows and piglets, the feeding and housing of pigs, and the best methods for fattening and marketing pork. The book also includes practical advice on disease prevention and treatment, as well as tips for improving the quality and yield of pork. Written in a clear and accessible style, The American Swine Breeder is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in raising pigs for meat production.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: 1120723752
• ISBN13: 9781120723758
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"