This early work on animal husbandry is a fascinating read for any farming enthusiast and contains much information that is useful and practical for today s smallholder. It will prove of much interest to the amateur farmer as well as those in the field of agriculture. The contents are extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams. Contents Include: Introductory; The Owner and His Animals; Non-Contagious Diseases; The Causes and Effects of Contagious Diseases; Bovine Contagious Abortion and Trichomonas Disease; The Udder and Mastitis; Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Swine Erysipelas, Wooden Tongue, Lumpy Jaw, Anthrax; Tuberculosis and Johne s Disease; Diseases Caused by Anaerobes. Some Important Sheep Diseases; More Sheep Diseases; Diseases Caused by Parasites. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience."