The Farmer's Veterinarian: A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Farm Stock

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The Farmer's Veterinarian: A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Farm Stock

by Charles William Burkett

EN·~7 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

Please see the Transcriber’s Notes at the end of this text.

0:25
2

The Farmer’s Veterinarian

0:25
3

PREFACE

1:23
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:27
5

INTRODUCTION Facing Disease on the Farm

11:10
6

CHAPTER I How the Animal Body is Formed

18:56
7

CHAPTER II Some Physiology You Ought to Know

17:03
8

CHAPTER III The Teeth As An Indication of Age

6:39
9

CHAPTER IV Examining Animals for Soundness and Health

22:49
10

CHAPTER V Wounds and Their Treatment

13:04

Description

A seasoned farmer’s companion, this handbook offers clear, down‑to‑earth guidance for recognizing and treating the everyday illnesses that threaten livestock. Drawing on the experience of dozens of practicing veterinarians, it walks readers through the basics of disease causes, simple remedies, and essential management practices that keep herds and flocks healthy.

Packed with practical illustrations—from the anatomy of a horse’s foot to the microscopic view of harmful bacteria—the book makes complex concepts easy to grasp. Whether you’re dealing with a sore throat in a calf, a bout of foot rot in sheep, or the early signs of a respiratory infection, the concise advice helps you act quickly, often without the need for professional help.

Designed as an everyday reference, the text blends straightforward explanations with time‑tested tips, empowering any stockman to care for sick animals with confidence and prevent larger outbreaks on the farm.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (425K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles William Burkett

Charles William Burkett

1873–1962

An early champion of practical farm education, this American writer helped bring agriculture, soils, and animal care into classrooms and onto family farms. His books were written to be useful, clear, and grounded in everyday rural life.

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