Practical Sheep Keeping

Author : Kim Cardell
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975860
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Sheep Keeping written by Kim Cardell and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Sheep Keeping explains everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. Aimed particularly at the keeper of the small flock - say around thirty ewes - the principles nevertheless apply to flocks of all sizes. From choosing and buying, through housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim Cardell offers sound advice based on many years' experience. Contents include: Where to begin; Fencing, shelter and housing; Moving, handling and transport; Breeding and genetics; Nutrition.Grassland and crops; Wool and shearing; Keeping the flock healthy; Lambing and lamb rearing; Marketing and business. A comprehensive guide to sheep keeping aimed at sheep farmers and potential sheep farmers, especially on a smaller scale. Gives sound advice on how to manage sheep and how to keep them healthy. Fully illustrated with over 120 black & white photographs and diagrams. Kim Cardell is an experienced sheep keeper, farming journalist and past editor of The Sheep Farmer.

Author : Olivia Mills
Publisher : HarperThorsons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Sheep Dairying written by Olivia Mills and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 1989 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Phillipa Page
Publisher : 5m Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1912178710
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Keeping written by Phillipa Page and published by 5m Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep Keeping is a practical guide to common problems seen in small sheep flocks. It is suitable for experienced smallholder sheep farmers, but also relevant to new and prospective ones. As a sheep keeper, have you ever wanted to go into more depth with your vet and gain expert advice that will keep your flock healthy and happy? This guide provides in-depth veterinary information to complement local veterinary consultations. Advice is offered on everyday issues, such as: feeding and nutrition; housing; organ systems and their function; disease and treatments; and sheep behavior. Each chapter guides the reader through different sheep keeping systems, organ biology, correct diet and nutrition, lambing time, and the many problems that can occur at this time of year. Helpful photographs and diagrams will help readers identify and describe diseases, including recognizing abnormal behaviour and the signs of disease in their sheep. The chapter on routine husbandry procedures will help readers prevent diseases through good practice. (Series: The Professional Smallholder Series) [Subject: Farm Studies, Sheep Keeping] (5m Books)

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484826
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and profit.

Author : Charles Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.MK/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practice of Sheep-farming written by Charles Scott and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jane Court
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643092943
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool written by Jane Court and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Webb Ware is a veterinarian and senior consultant with the University of Melbourne's Mackinnon Project. He has expertise in animal production systems and animal health.

Author : Jane Court
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 064310206X
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool written by Jane Court and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool contains practical, up-to-date information on sheep production and management for producers throughout temperate Australia. It is based on research and extension projects conducted over many years by the Department of Primary Industries and its predecessors and the University of Melbourne. The book covers business management, pasture growth and management, nutrition and feed management, drought management, reproductive management, disease management, genetic improvement, animal welfare and working dog health. It also gives seasonal reminders for a spring lambing wool-producing flock, for autumn lambing Merino ewes joined to Border Leicester rams, and for winter lambing crossbred ewes joined to terminal sires. It will guide new and established farmers, students of agriculture and service providers with detailed information on the why and how of sheep production, and will assist farmer groups to initiate activities aimed at increasing their efficiency in specific areas of sheep production.

Author : Dr Fabian Felicity
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Farming for Beginners written by Dr Fabian Felicity and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Fabian Felicity's "Sheep Farming for Beginners" is a detailed handbook that teaches aspiring shepherds how to develop and maintain successful flocks. This beautifully constructed book provides a lot of information and practical ideas, making it an essential resource for anybody looking to start their own sheep farming business. Dr. Felicity's knowledge reveals the secrets of successful sheep husbandry, as he provides established management and breeding strategies that build the groundwork for a productive and sustainable sheep farm. This book not only teaches you how to keep your flock healthy and happy, but it also includes vital advice on all aspects of sheep farming, from choosing the correct breeds to adopting effective feeding and grazing plans. What distinguishes "Sheep Farming for Beginners" is its user-friendly approach, which is intended to build confidence in people making their first steps into the world of agriculture. Dr. Felicity's entertaining writing style, along with clear and comprehensive instructions, ensures that readers can readily comprehend the complexities of sheep husbandry, even if they lack previous expertise. Whether you want to explore the fascinating world of sheep farming as a hobby or as a serious commercial enterprise, this book is your guide to success. Dr. Felicity's breadth of knowledge and dedication to helping novices comes through in every chapter, providing readers with a solid road map for starting and running a healthy, profitable sheep farm. Don't pass up the chance to start your sheep farming experience with "Sheep Farming for Beginners." Place your purchase today and begin on a rewarding and profitable endeavor, equipped with the knowledge and confidence need to turn your sheep farming aspirations become reality. Your future flock awaits; get your book now and take the first step toward being a successful shepherd!

Author : Andrew B. Forbes
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 178924515X
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parasites of Cattle and Sheep written by Andrew B. Forbes and published by CABI. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding parasite biology and impact is essential when giving advice on parasite control in farm animals. In the first review devoted to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep alone, this book provides in-depth, focused advice which can be tailored to individual farms. It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, as well as epidemiological information, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. Supported throughout by diagrams and photos to aid diagnosis, it also reviews the basis for control measures such as the responsible use of parasiticides, adaptive animal husbandry and other management practices.

Author : Philip R. Scott
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498700152
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheep Medicine written by Philip R. Scott and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep Medicine, Second Edition describes key sheep diseases encountered in general practice along with their diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, control, and, where appropriate, post-mortem features. The book is divided into chapters covering each body system. Each chapter of this completely revised and updated book opens with a recommended approach t