The Cattle Keepers Assistant: Or Genuine Directions For Country Gentlemen (1774)

By Josiah Ringsted

Book Overview

The Cattle Keepers Assistant: Or Genuine Directions For Country Gentlemen is a book written by Josiah Ringsted and published in 1774. The book provides comprehensive information and guidance on how to manage and care for cattle in a rural setting. It is intended for country gentlemen who own or manage large estates and need to maintain a healthy and profitable herd.The book covers a wide range of topics related to cattle keeping, including breeding, feeding, housing, and health care. It provides detailed instructions on how to select and breed high-quality cattle, how to feed them a balanced and nutritious diet, and how to construct and maintain suitable housing and pasture areas. It also includes advice on how to prevent and treat common diseases and injuries that can affect cattle, as well as how to manage their reproduction and offspring.The Cattle Keepers Assistant is written in a clear and concise style, with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in cattle keeping, from experienced farmers to those just starting out. The book reflects the knowledge and expertise of its author, who was a successful farmer and cattle breeder in his own right. It is an important historical document that provides insight into the practices and techniques used in cattle keeping in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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: 1166153649
• ISBN13: 9781166153649
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"