The Pig: Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spencer, Sanders, 1840-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pig: Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing" by Sanders Spencer is a comprehensive agricultural treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of pig husbandry, focusing on all aspects from breeding and rearing to marketing. The book likely targets farmers, breeders, and agricultural students interested in improving their knowledge and practices regarding pig production. The opening of the book presents an introduction that explores the complexities surrounding the domesticated pig's origins and breeding. It discusses various opinions regarding the lineage of pigs, the influence of soil and climate on pig characteristics, and the idea of improving local breeds through selective breeding practices. Spencer emphasizes the significance of understanding breed distinctions and provides a critical evaluation of historical practices, establishing a baseline for the subsequent chapters, which promise to cover practical aspects such as non-pedigree pigs, pure breeds, breeding techniques, and disease management among others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-07-04