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Technology & Engineering Animal Husbandry

The Family Cow

by (author) Dirk Van Loon

Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Initial publish date
Jan 1976
Category
Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Sustainable Living
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780882660660
    Publish Date
    Jan 1976
    List Price
    $25.99

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Description

A family cow can provide an endless supply of delicious fresh milk, but also requires a large investment of time and money. In this practical guide, Dirk van Loon provides detailed information on choosing an appropriate breed for your needs, nutrition, milking, health care, and bovine behavior. With expert advice on everything you need to know keep your animal healthy, happy, and productive, you’ll soon be enjoying all the benefits a family cow can bring.

About the author

Author Dirk van Loon has written two Storey books, The Family Cow and Small-Scale Pig Raising. He publishes a monthly newspaper for small-scale rural producers called Rural Delivery. Dirk is a graduate of the College of Agriculture at Cornell University and now lives in Nova Scotia.

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