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A
Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers |
Roger Blowey,
1999, hardback, 480 pages
The standard
reference book for students, farmers and veterinarians. All the
main ailments are dealt with in detail, plus a section on preventative
care.
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Lucy Newham,
1994, hardback, 148 pages
Providing the beef
farmer with information and advice on feeding, breeding and showing
their cattle.
Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks
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Val Porter,
2002, paperback, 40 pages
Since the
eighteenth century, British cattle breeds have been exported and bred
world wide making certain breeds and counties world famous. The
Hereford breed is a case in point. Sadly, some of these British
breeds have become extinct.
This enjoyable book describes current
breeds found in Britain as well as a nostalgic look at those now gone
forever.
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B Thickett, D
Mitchell & D Hallows, 2003, paperback, 176 pages
Topics discussed
within this book include the four main types of housed rearing systems,
how each one operates and how to choose the best method for your
farm.
The guide reflects modern practice on rearing calves up to
twelve weeks, with additional sections on nutrition, health and routine
management.
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Calving
the Cow & Care of the Calf |
Eddie Straiton,
2002, hardback, 144 pages
Eddie Straiton is a
well respected veterinary surgeon who specialises in obstetrics.
In 1945 he pioneered caesarean section. With such an expert guide,
this book discusses in full the natural process of bovine birth and the
resultant care of the calf.
The text is accompanied by colour
photographs.
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Cattle
- A Handbook to the Breeds of the World |
Val
Porter, 2007, hardback, 400 pages
The early chapters
of this book trace the domestication of cattle and how different types
and breeds have evolved. The breed entries are gathered in
geographical sections according to country of origin.
Each section has an introduction and the development of each breed is
traced with ample reference to influential breeds that no longer exist
or are now classed as being rare. The breeds physical
characteristics are described in detail including colour, markings,
horns, sizes and conformation, along with their main roles historically
and currently.
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Eddie Straiton,
2000, hardback, 192 pages
Accompanied by
photographs, the author discusses all the common disorders including
skin complaints, respiratory, stomach complaints, intestines, metabolic,
digestive ailments, udder problems, eyes and mouth and also the
conditions of the brain.
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Cattle
Behaviour & Welfare |
Clive Phillips,
2002, paperback, 264 pages
With one hundred
illustrations, this guide shows stockmen and veterinarians how to
understand cattle behaviour, thus creating an early warning system if an
animal contracts a disease.
The author also illustrates how to
cure abnormal behaviour in animals as well as issuing advice on general
welfare.
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Cattle
Footcare & Claw Trimming |
E Toussaint
Raven, 2002, paperback, 126 pages
This practical and
specialist reference guide provides the answers to most questions raised
on the subject including how to minimise foot disorders and importantly
how to prevent future outbreaks.
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Philip
Hasheider, 2007, paperback, 192 pages
A few head of
cattle or a significant herd, smallholding or large farm, if you wish to
raise cattle then this book tells you everything you would need to
know. Topics include choosing the correct breed, feeding, housing,
health care, breeding, birthing and marketing. Philip Hasheider
also covers dairy and beef operations, conventional and organic.
Published in the US.
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