Cattle and Their Diseases / Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, and Feeding and Management; with the Diseases to Which They Are Subject, and the Remedies Best Adapted to Their Cure

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Gutenberg ID

22771

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Cattle and Their Diseases / Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, and Feeding and Management; with the Diseases to Which They Are Subject, and the Remedies Best Adapted to Their Cure

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en

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Robert Jennings's comprehensive guide covers cattle history, breeds, management, and diseases. Written for farmers and agriculturalists, this practical treatise details symptoms, remedies, and surgical operations, offering authoritative advice on improving stock and treating ailments like pleuro-pneumonia and rabies.

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Robert Jennings's *Cattle and Their Diseases* stands as a definitive 19th-century manual for agriculturalists, seamlessly blending the historical evolution of livestock with practical veterinary science. The work traces the domestication of cattle from the ancient *Urus* to refined modern breeds such as the British Ox, Ayrshire, Jersey, and Hereford. Jennings emphasizes the critical importance of intelligent breeding and crossing to enhance stock for both dairy and beef production, drawing on European precedents while advocating for necessary American adaptations. The text provides comprehensive instructions on feeding, management, barn construction, milking, and calf rearing. A significant portion is dedicated to the natural history of cattle, covering gestation, tooth formation, and the identification of quality traits using the 'milk-mirror.' Jennings dedicates substantial space to diseases, aiming to make veterinary knowledge accessible to farmers. He details symptoms and treatments for common ailments including abortion, apoplexy, consumption, diarrhea, dysentery, and the fatal 'Quarter Evil.' Special attention is given to the epidemic 'Pleuro-pneumonia,' detailing its causes, symptoms, and remedies based on the author's extensive experience. The book also addresses surgical operations like castration, tracheotomy, and spaying, as well as conditions like thrush in the mouth and tumors. Throughout the text, Jennings stresses the need for independent judgment, warning against blindly following theories that have since been disproven. He acknowledges the labors of other experts but insists on validating conclusions through personal observation. The work concludes with lists of medicines, dosages, and illustrations of various cattle breeds and anatomical features, making it a valuable resource for stock-raisers seeking to protect their herds and improve their livelihoods.

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• Diseases
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