Roger Evans, everyones favourite dairy farmer, is back with his daily account of rural life, full of laughter, grumbles and witty observations about what makes life tick in the real countryside. From his own farmyard, or looking down on his village from his tractor or on a stool in the local bar, Roger tells it like it is.

Roger Evans, everyones favourite dairy and poultry farmer, is back with his daily account of rural life, full of laughter, grumbles and witty observations about what makes life tick in the real countryside. From his own farmyard, or looking down on his village from his tractor, or on a stool in the local pub, Roger tells it like it is.

La alimentación de las especies ganaderas, bien sea desarrollada por empresas, granjas, cooperativas pecuarias, productores individuales y hasta por aficionados de la crianza de animales, dependerá siempre de la disponibilidad de los recursos alimentarios, el espacio vital disponible, y proposito de la crianza. Es una tarea cotidiana, que tiene como objetivos lograr un ritmo de crecimiento adecuado, ceba, produccion de leche e inicio de la puesta, lo mas rapido, el mantenimiento de los animales en buen fisico, con el menor costo posible, para satisfacer la alta demanda de proteina animal en la alimentacion del hombre, particularmente el autoabastecimiento de la familia y la comunidad.

A Brief History of Milk Production details the history of milk farming in England from the earliest days to the modern problems that dairy farmers face. Having spent a lifetime in the dairy business, Bert Collacott, son of a Devon dairy farmer, has a wide knowledge on how the industry has changed in the past century. He was involved in improving milk quality, cattle breeding, and the marketing of milk, and he was the former dairy columnist of the Farmers Guide. His book covers one of the most important sectors of the agricultural industry during its massive transformation from being based on small units to modern, complex processing plants. It includes: *The set-up of the Milk Marketing Board *The Boards role in improving milk collections *Humorous anecdotes gleaned from the authors own experience *The sad demise of an operation that Bert considered to have been the lifeline of the industry for over 60 years *And more! The book also looks at the regulations that were brought in over the years to remove the health hazards from drinking milk, and it details the arrival of artificial insemination, including some of the risque stories and poems told about the AI men. With illustrations, photographs of milking machines and processing plants, and case studies, A Brief History of Milk Production will appeal to farmersparticularly dairy farmersand those with a general interest in the history of farming.

El objetivo principal de este manual es proveer al criador de un nivel de conocimientos sobre el manejo, la reproducción y la alimentación de los caprinos para incrementar sus niveles productivos. El mismo puede ser utilizado como material de consulta por estudiantes y personal tecnico dedicado a la crianza caprina.

Hobby Farms Chickens: Tending a Small-Scale Flock for Pleasure and Profit is geared toward the hobby farmer looking to begin his or her own flock of chickens on a small farm or even backyard. Author Sue Weaver, who keeps various exotic breeds and countless barnies on her farm, is an expert on all things livestock and an avowed chicken fanatic. This photo-filled guide begins with "Chickens 101" and details the physiology of chickens, members of the Phasianidea family, providing beginning hobby farmers with a basic education in the chickens unique physical makeup (from wings and feathers to beaks and digestive tracts), behavior, mating, and its unexpected high intelligence. The author offers advice on choosing the right types of chickens to get started: meat, egg, or dual purpose, or maybe even "just for pets." The book is an excellent resource for selecting which breed of chicken is best for the hobby farmer, based on the birds traits, such as aggression, personality, noise factor, tolerance for heat, confinement, cold, etc. Chickens also provides information on selecting or building a suitable chicken coop for the hobby farmers brood, outlining the basic requirements (lighting, ventilation, flooring, waterers, insulation, safety, and so forth). A detailed chapter on feeding chickens offers essential guidance on nutrition, commercial feeds, supplements, and water requirements. For the chicken hobby farmer looking to start with a clutch of baby chicks (from his own hen or an outside source), the author provides excellent info on incubators and hatching as well as all of the accommodations and preparation required for hens in the nest box. A chapter on selling eggs and broilers provides timetables, requirements, and dos and donts to get a hobby farmers business off on the right foot. All chicken keepers will find the chapter on health of particular value, with expert advice on preventing common problems and dealing various maladies and diseases. Much detailed information about all of the topics in the book is encapsulated in sidebars. A glossary of over 125 terms plus a detailed resource section of chicken and poultry associations, books, and websites complete the volume. Fully indexed.

Este livro analisa o ambiente institucional que orienta a exploração dos recursos naturais na região de Marabá, área de fronteira agrícola da Amazônia, particularmente no que diz respeito às determin

Este material brinda las posibilidades de profundizar en el sistema, ofrece a las personas que producen, una guía para esta tecnología, de la que se han apoderado muchas fincas cubanas. Por estas razones, el proyecto PNUD/GEF "Sabana Camaguey", que se ejecuta bajo la coordinacion de la Agencia de Medio Ambiente del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia y Medio Ambiente (CITMA), acogio e impulsa la introduccion de estos modulos agroforestales, mediante la capacitacion de productores, invitacion a consultores y la reproduccion de este material didactico, en estrecha coordinacion con la ACPA, Asociacion que se viene desempeñando como una inestimable aliada del proyecto, en materia de practicas ambientales sostenibles, que se relacionan con la produccion animal, en areas de este ecosistema.

Este libro contiene siete capítulos que van desde el examen clínico de los reproductores, manejo reproductivo del rebaño de cría, aspectos relacionados con la reproducción, la alimentación, mejora genetica, asi como principios basicos para ganado de carne, aspectos relacionados con la salud y la bioseguridad del ganado.

Criação de Ruminantes: uma abordagem teórico-prática convida o leitor a aprofundar-se no universo da criação de ruminantes no Brasil, país que se consolidou como um dos maiores produtores e exportado

Cunicultura en condiciones tropicales es el nuevo libro que edita la Sociedad Cubana de Cunicultores y Cuycultores de la Asociación Cubana de Producción Animal. El desarrollo y la experiencia alcanzada a partir del texto "Manejo y explotacion del conejo", permitio la incorporacion de resultados valiosos obtenidos por productores lideres, tecnicos y especialistas del sector, que hacen de este una obra mas acabada, dirigida a divulgar las tecnologias de produccion mas eficientes, facilitar su adopcion e incrementar el acervo tecnico y cultural de las personas que producen y conservan el medio ambiente.

En este libro, se describen las acciones principales que se desarrollan o se pueden desarrollar en nuestro país en los sectores de residuos, agrícola y forestal, con énfasis en los resultados obtenidos con la introduccion de estas tecnologias a la practica social, muchas de ellas desde hace mas de dos decadas. ¿Por que? Porque capacitamos y producimos en un ambiente seguro, sostenible, amigable con el medio ambiente, y para ello promovemos las tecnologias y sistemas tecnologicos que respondan a estos objetivos en el sector de la industria animal.

Theres never been a better time to add donkeys to a small-scale farm. Friendly, dependable, intelligent, and easy to care for, donkeys are increasingly prized by small-scale farmers. As with tending any livestock, it is always best for the keeper to be prepared. Whether youre an experienced breeder or a new hobby farmer, this book provides information about the ins-and-outs of buying, caring for, and enjoying these terrific stable companions. Every donkey keeper will gather a bushel of essential information on keeping these remarkable creatures from this colorful new addition to the Hobby Farms series.

Los planes de contingencias para enfrentar los desastres son una realidad en todos los ministerios, organismos, instituciones y entidades de base. Desastres naturales, primer libro editado por el sello editorial de la Asociacion Cubana de Produccion Animal en 2007 conto con una segunda reimpresion en 2009, con alta demanda para las personas beneficiadas por los proyectos de la colaboracion internacional que se desarrollan en el pais en el contexto agropecuario. Este nuevo libro es una version mas ampliada y actualizada, como aproximacion mas acabada del documento que se necesita para capacitar a todos los asociados y asociadas de nuestra organizacion, familiares y pueblo en general.

In "Farm Drainage," Henry F. French presents a comprehensive study that marries agronomy with civil engineering, examining the critical role drainage plays in enhancing agricultural productivity. Through meticulous exploration and practical insights, the book employs a clear, systematic style that reflects the empirical spirit of the mid-19th century. French delves into methods of improving soil conditions through drainage principles, supported by case studies and illustrations, making it both a technical manual and a scholarly reference. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning agricultural sector in America, this work addresses the pressing need for effective land management and resource efficiency, thereby signaling a new era in agrarian practices and environmental consciousness. Henry F. French, a noted agriculturalist and drain commissioner, draws upon both personal experience and professional expertise in writing this seminal text. His background in civil engineering and a passion for improving farming techniques informed this work, as French recognized the substantial challenges farmers faced with wet soil conditions. His contributions to agricultural improvement highlight the evolving discourse surrounding sustainable farming practices in the United States during a transformative period. "Farm Drainage" is essential reading for scholars, agronomists, and historians alike, offering invaluable insights into the intersection of agriculture and engineering. It provides timeless principles that remain relevant today, making it a necessary resource for anyone interested in land management, sustainable agriculture, or the historical evolution of farming practices.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

This is a book every goat-keeper should have. The latest edition has been extensively revised by Ruth Goodwin, a well-known expert, to reflect the changes in the goat-keeping world since publication of the previous edition. She has incorporated her revisions with great skill without losing the character of what is a classic work.

Whether you need a fence that will protect large livestock such as cattle and horses, or an enclosure for a few chickens, or any size of stock enclosure in between, A Guide to Stock Fencing contains a wealth of practical information and advice.Topics covered include: guidance on purchasing the correct materials and tools, and the best retailers to do business with; the basic post-and-rail fence, including the ideal equestrian enclosure; specialist fences for different livestock; dealing with variations in local topography, including fencing on slopes and crossing rivers and streams; adding stiles to gates to a fence; and finally, advanced fencing techniques including how to secure posts in shallow or soft ground.This practical guide contains a wealth of information and advice needed to produce an effective, durable fence for whatever stock you wish to contain. Highly illustrated with 130 black & white photographs.

This beautiful book offers an intimate look at life on a hobby farm. From finding a farm to creating a business, to choosing what to plant to canning fruits, Hobby Farm will teach readers how to reap the benefits of rustic life with sound guidance.

Eggs, meat, milk, wool, fur, feathers, and some priceless bucolic bliss. No hobby farm is complete without critterspossibly a small herd peppering the field or a microflock flapping around the hen house or pond. A single information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this new comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of five hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals she discusses. Whether youre contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing hobby farm or youve always wondered about the benefits of raising angora rabbits or Muscovy ducks, Livestock for Your Hobby Farm provides the kind of guidance you need to begin a herd or flock and expand your pens and fencing. With exhaustive detail, the authors offer complete coverage of chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, and rabbits, including the housing, health-care, special needs, advantages and challenges of each. -Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties -Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal -Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals -Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestocks output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth -Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators

Rabbit raisers will keep their rabbitries hopping and happy with the advice found in Rabbits, a Hobby Farm book. Rabbit breeder and exhibitor Chris McLaughlin offers years of experience and guidance on the many aspects of raising rabbits on a hobby farm, a livestock choice she considers perfect due to the limited space rabbits need to thrive. Whether the reader is raising rabbits for pets, fiber, or meat, there is much solid information and useful advice to be found in the pages of Rabbits. From the natural and cultural history of rabbits to selecting and purchasing of the right rabbits for a small farm, this book is both practical and enlightening. Individual chapters focusing on housing and feeding, behavior and handling, health care, and breeding and raising young make this an indispensable choice for all rabbit keepers. Handsomely designed with color photographs throughout, Rabbits also offers sidebars of helpful tips, fun anecdotes, and quotes from hobby farmers that prove entertaining and edifying. The final chapter of the book, "Making Money with Rabbits" discusses how to turn the rabbit-raising business profitable through producing show and pet rabbits, wool/fiber rabbits, rabbit manure, and rabbit meat. Resources include a glossary of terms and a catalog of associations, books, periodicals, and websites. Fully indexed.