by Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), Clarence H. Eckles (Author)
This special re-print edition of Eckles' "Dairy Cattle and Milk Production" is considered one of the most important works ever published on the subject of dairy cattle. First published in 1911, this important work on dairy cattle has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Chapters include Origin of Domestic Cattle, The Dairy Type, Holstein-Friesians, Channel Island Breeds, Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Minor Dairy Breeds, Dual Purpose Cattle, Starting A Dairy Herd, Selection of Individual Cows, Selection of the Herd Bull, Calf Raising, The Dairy Heifer, Management of Dairy Cattle, Feeding For Milk Production, Housing and more. One of the most extensive books on the subject. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.