Cattle and the Future of Beef-Production in England

Klappentext Originally published in 1919, this book provides a guide to cattle farming and beef production, with an emphasis on the importance of biological science for the future of these areas. The text is comprehensive in scope, putting forward authorial observations gained from 'long and varied experience as a practical farmer and as an investigator and teacher of scientific agriculture'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal husbandry, beef production and the history of agriculture. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1919! this book provides a guide to cattle farming and beef production! with an emphasis on the importance of biological science for the future of these areas. The text puts forward authorial observations gained from 'long and varied experience as a practical farmer and as an investigator and teacher of scientific agriculture'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface F. H. A. Marshall; Author's preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Store cattle; 3. Grass beef; 4. Winter beef; 5. Beeflings; 6. Dual-purpose cattle; 7. Pedigree breeding; 8. Possibilities of the future; 9. Physiological F. H. A. Marshall; 10. Breeds of cattle; 11. Breeds (continued); 12. Polled breeds; 13. Breeds; Index.

Product details

• Authors: K. J. J. Mackenzie, Mackenzie K. J. J., F. H. A. Marshall
• Assisted by: Marshall F. H. A. (Foreword)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2016
• EAN: 9781316605509
• ISBN: 978-1-316-60550-9
• No. of pages: 182
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; England, SCIENCE / History, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, History of Science, Dairy farming, Manufacturing industries, Food Manufacturing & Related Industries