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Backyard Livestock, Third Edition

Raising Good Natural Food for Your Family

Steven Thomas; Revised by George P. Looby, D.V.M.

Long the primary reference for anyone who keeps animals as a sustainable food source, this latest edition includes up-to-date information on breeds and breeding, feed, disease prevention, housing, and management. The book also includes a chapter on growing feed; appendices covering disease identification and treatment, manure, tanning, incubators, and injections; and a catalog of supplemental resources.

Also includes:

  • A chapter on growing your own feed

  • Appendixes covering disease identification and treatment, manure, tanning, incubators, and injections

  • Tips on resources, including books, equipment, suppliers, agencies, and organizations
  • "A handbook in the true sense of the word. You can pick it up and turn to any section to find quickly the information needed."
    —Country Journal



    January 2007
    $16.95 (Can. $21.00)
    ISBN-10: 0-88150-760-1
    ISBN-13: 978-0-88150-760-7
    6 x 9, 256 pages, Paperback, 55 black &
    white line illustrations, Index


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