Excerpt from Livestock The Chapter on the Dairy has been largely added to by Mr. J. C. Morton; that on Poultry has been written by the Rev. G. Gilbert; and for the concluding chapter on Health and Age the reader is indebted to Professor J. Wortley-Axe, of the Royal Veterinary College. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Market Classes and Grades of Livestock Classifying and grading constitute a process whereby animals are divided and subdivided into smaller and smaller groups, each divi sion being based on some more or less fundamental principle or con sideration. As the groups increase in number they decrease in size and the individual units which form a given group show constantly increased similarity in all essential respects. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Handbook for Better Feeding of Livestock In hot weather animals need more water than during other periods. This is especially true Of horses at hard work, which sweat heavily. Under such conditions, the animals should be given 'more frequent Opportunities to drink than in cooler weather. However, horses that are warm from working should not be allowed to drink all they want until they have cooled Off. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Livestock and Meat Situation, Vol. 88: Mar. 6, 1957 A 7-year expansion in the number of cattle on United States farms has ended. The million head reported January 1, 1957 was million fewer than the all - time high of the year before. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Livestock and Meat Situation: January 1962 Fed cattle prices rose slowly but rather steadily during the last half of 1961 about offsetting declines in some other classes, notably lower grade cows. The average price to farmers for beef cattle in December was a little above the level of the previous 4 months and 30 cents above December 1960. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Livestock and Meat Situation, Vol. 99: November 1958 For more than two years cattle and hog prices have trended upward together. In 1959 they will take separate courses. Prices of cattle will likely hold up well but prices of hogs will decline considerably. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Livestock and Meat Situation: May 1960 After advancing early this year, prices of meat animals have steadied recently under pressure of larger marketings. In early spring, prices of cattle and calves were below last spring but hogs and lambs were near or a little above a year earlier. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Utility Value of Pure-Bred Livestock The evidence when examined closely shows that the merits of pure bred live stock are much. Like those of any other efficient piece of farm equipment. It does its best work in the most capable and Skilled hands. But in the hands of those who do not understand it or who will not give it the proper study it becomes less useful and may even be a liability. Following is a summary of the entire inquiry, giving in condensed form the main results and conclusions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Livestock Situation: January 19, 1940 Although ranges and pastures have been very dry in California, the weather in December was favorable for early lambing. Early lambing in southern Arizona has been completed under very favorable conditions. Reports from Texas indicate that the early lamb cron in that State will be larger than it was last year. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Livestock and Meat Situation: October 1966 Fed cattle prices weakened last spring, but strengthened during the simmer. Choice steers at Chicago averaged $25.1ll per 100 pounds in July, but in late September were averaging about 75 cents higher. Fed cattle prices likely will make additional. Gains late this fall and next winter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.