Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry

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Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry

by Pratt Food Company

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

This practical guide shows how good animal husbandry can turn a farm into a steady source of income. It explains why healthy, well‑chosen livestock—whether cattle, swine, sheep, horses or poultry—are the backbone of profitable agriculture, and how their manure enriches the soil for better crop yields. The author emphasizes two simple rules: avoid low‑quality “scrub” stock and keep every animal in peak physical condition.

Drawing on decades of experience from a leading supplier, the book offers clear advice on feeding, housing, disease prevention and treatment. Readers will find straightforward instructions for using proven preparations, tonics and disinfectants that have earned a long‑standing guarantee of satisfaction. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, the early chapters provide a solid foundation for building a more productive, financially stable farm.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (173K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bruce Albrecht, K.D. Thornton, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-09-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

PF

Pratt Food Company

Best known for practical farm handbooks, this company wrote in a clear, useful style aimed at everyday livestock and poultry keepers. Its surviving books feel like a window into early 20th-century agricultural advice and rural life.

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