The Pig: A Treatise On The Breeds, Management, Feeding, And Medical Treatment Of Swine (1847)

By William Youatt

Book Overview

""The Pig: A Treatise On The Breeds, Management, Feeding, And Medical Treatment Of Swine"" is a comprehensive guide to pig farming written by William Youatt in 1847. The book covers everything from selecting the best breeds of pigs for different purposes to the proper techniques for feeding and caring for them. It also includes detailed information on the medical treatment of pigs, including common diseases and their prevention and treatment. Youatt's expertise in the field of veterinary medicine is evident throughout the book, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in raising pigs for meat or as pets. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand for both novice and experienced pig farmers. Overall, ""The Pig"" is an essential read for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of pig farming.""With Directions For Salting Pork, And Curing Bacon And Hams.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: 116508676X
• ISBN13: 9781165086764
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"