This vintage text contains a comprehensive treatise on the general scientific principles which underline the genetics, fertility, growth and development of animals. This text is based on two series of lectures, given to inform the student and animal breeder of some of the results of scientific research - and its application to the practical problems of livestock production. Complete with practical, timeless information and profusely illustrated, this is a text that will be of much use to the modern farmer. The chapters of this volume 'General Principles', 'The Process of Reproduction', 'Fertility', 'Growth', 'Horses', 'The Breeding Season', 'Duration and Frequency of the Heat Periods', 'Changed in the Ovary', 'Fertility and Sterility', 'The Stallion and Artificial Insemination', 'Diagnosis of Pregnancy', 'Cattle', 'Causes for Sterility', etcetera. We are proud to republish this antique book now complete with a new introduction on farming.
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0713128488. Seller Inventory # 9857857
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Seller: Greystone Books, Margate, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Revised Fifth Edition. VG. Revised fifth edition. Paperback. xii,305pp. Profusely illustrated. A well-researched and authoritative study of animal husbandry. This revised edition includes the physiological principles involved in livestock production - for fibre, meat and milk - and their practical application. Also included are control of breeding, artificial insemination with frozen semen, embryo transfer, feeding for optimum meat characters, objective carcase appraisal, performance recording and progeny testing. This new edition also takes account of the increasing importance in third world countries, thus sections on the buffalo and goat are now included along with those on horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. With Index. Previous owner signature on half-title page; else a very good copy of the SCARCE revised fifth edition. Seller Inventory # 09395
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