How to Choose a Good Milk Cow; or, a description of all the marks by which the milking qualities of cows may be ascertained ... [Translated by Henry Beveridge, Advocate.] With a supplement ... by J. Haxton
MAGNE, Jean Henri1853
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Informative book regarding the various marks, features and qualities for assisting in selecting a dairy cow with the addition of 7 illustrated plates. Includes a supplement by J Haxton on the dairy cattle of Britain.
Imprint:
Glasgow : Blackie & Son, 1853.
Collation:
iv, 184 p., VII plates ; 18 cm.
Contents:
ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter I. - General Marks.Chapter II. - Local Marks.Chapter III. - Classification of milk cows according to the quantity of their produce.Chapter IV. - Duration and qualities of the milk.Breeds of dairy cows peculiar to England.Welsh dairy cows.Channel island dairy cows.Dairy cows of ScotlandIrish dairy cowsPoints indicative of a good milk cow.
Local class:
4/BEV
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3424859