Domestic Animals

This practical handbook gathers everything a farmer or livestock enthusiast needs to know about the most common domestic animals. Beginning with a concise history of how cattle, sheep, horses, swine, poultry and farm dogs arrived in America, it explains why that background matters for today’s breeding decisions. The author stresses that good management and proper nutrition are the true keys to preserving value and avoiding loss.

The core of the work is organized into clear, topic‑focused chapters—neat and horned cattle, dairy operations, sheep, horses, asses, swine, dogs and poultry. Each section offers straightforward advice on feeding, housing, and simple preventative measures, plus brief, reliable remedies for the most frequent ailments. Written for the hands‑on stock‑breeder, the guide balances historical insight with actionable guidance that can be applied on any modest farm.