Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860857
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.

Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 2nd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603426876
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 529

Book Description
Raising horses successfully requires good preparation, hard work, and a sincere interest in your animals’ well-being. With in-depth information on all aspects of horsekeeping, including grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and medical care, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses.

Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603426892
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Whether you’re raising one cow or a herd, this comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully manage your beef cattle operation. Heather Smith Thomas stresses the importance of understanding bovine behavior while covering breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, medical care, and humane slaughter practices. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals and dealing with toxic pasture plants, you’ll also find advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef.

Breeding and Raising Horses

Author: M. Eugene Ensminger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horse breeding
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description

Breeding and Raising Horses

Author: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Animal Science Research Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description

Breeding and Raising Horses

Author: M. E. Ensminger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781410108692
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
CONTENTS:IntroductionBreeds and Their CharacteristicsSelecting and Judging HorsesBreeding HorsesFeeding HorsesManagement of HorsesBuildings and EquipmentDiseases and ParasitesHorsemanshipBreed Registry AssociationsHorse MagazinesPrecautions

Breeding and Raising Horses

Author: M. Eugene Ensminger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description

The Field Guide to Horses

Author: Samantha Johnson
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1616732172
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Learn about your favorite equine breeds with this easy-to-use reference on their conformation, colors, and characteristics—from Arabians to Welsh Ponies. Thinking of acquiring a horse? Studying equine breeds and traits? Or simply curious about the magnificent creatures? This book, with profiles of one hundred horse, pony, and draft breeds, is the most comprehensive field guide to horses ever published. Illustrated throughout with fine color photographs, the profiles detail the characteristics and unique aspects of each breed; they also include brief histories and explain distinctions of equine color genetics, markings and patterns, and conformation. Complete, concise, and compact, this field guide is as handy as it is informative—the perfect companion for anyone considering horses.

Field Full of Horses

Author: Peter Hansard
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785766629
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Text and illustrations describe horse behavior, biology, and care.

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition

Author: Jerry Belanger
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129331
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices.