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CHAPTER 52: THE DAIRY HERD; ITS SELECTION AND IMPROVEMENT.

Authors :
PUTNEY, F. S.
GARDNER, FRANK D.
Source :
Traditional American Farming Techniques: A Ready Reference on all Phases of Agriculture for Farmers of the United States & Canada; 2001, p643-650, 8p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Chapter 52 of the book "Traditional American Farming Techniques: A Ready Reference on All Phases of Agriculture for Farmers of the United States and Canada," by Frank D. Gardner is presented. The chapter offers a guide on the selection and improvement of the dairy herd. It discusses the values of pedigrees, breed differences and buying cows or raising calves. It also describes a method of housing for heifers over one year old.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781599210797
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Traditional American Farming Techniques: A Ready Reference on all Phases of Agriculture for Farmers of the United States & Canada
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
36212210