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​Whether you are a beginner or an experienced goat farmer - this book offers you compact and understandable knowledge about breeding processes. It covers practical aspects such as selecting the right breeding animals and offers helpful checklists to support you. It also explains the theoretical principles of goat breeding. You will learn how a breeding program works, what breeding value estimation means and how you can apply these values on your farm. Various questions and challenges are explained in a practical way using five fictitious goat farms. 48 color photos, 24 drawings, 15 tables. 136 pages.

All the raw materials that the sheep offers.No other farm animal is as versatile as the sheep. In addition to its qualities as a grazing animal and landscape steward, it provides the raw material for essential products for almost all areas of life.This book offers a complete overview of all the raw materials that sheep offer us as a farm animal. With its renewable products milk and wool, it supplies the raw materials for milk and cheese products as well as for warming and insulating textiles in clothing and home furnishings. Its meat is low-allergenic and healthy. The most delicious dishes can be prepared from it. Fur and skin and everything that can be made from them - clothing, shoes, bags and bed linens - have natural properties and advantages that no plastic or synthetic fiber can replace.Numerous photos, instructions and recipes make you want to, to process the raw products from the sheep themselves.

Do you have the dream of refining an apple tree or refining a rose yourself? This doesn't have to remain a dream: This book introduces you to the best grafting methods from grafting to grafting. All techniques for refining berries, roses or fruit trees are explained to you so clearly that you can use them straight away. Thanks to its easy-to-understand instructions and clear photographs, this compact guide to refining plants by Heiner Schmid has become a classic. You will be introduced to the topic with background information and practical tips and will be equipped with the professional tools you need to refine your shrubs and trees yourself.

Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced self-catering user, here you will find technically precise and at the same time easy-to-understand information about the equipment and maintenance of greenhouses and cold frames. In addition to the basics about climate, water and soil, you will learn interesting facts about growing vegetables and herbs with valuable tips for growing young plants on time. Detailed information will help you identify and treat plant diseases. Practical: With work calendar for the entire gardening year, so you know exactly what needs to be done month after month.

Tractor technology is becoming increasingly complex. This manual, which has been proven many times in practice, helps to save money and provides the necessary specialist knowledge in a comprehensive, precise and easy-to-understand manner. The main topics are the basics of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and work processes. Of course, this manual, which was developed using examples from Deutz, Fendt and Steyr, is suitable for all makes and types. It is an indispensable basis for every farmer and agricultural machinery mechanic when troubleshooting and repairing tractors. 392 pages, 544 photos, 56 tables

Local wild herbs are rich in valuable ingredients and have a wide range of uses in the kitchen and as medicinal products. In this book we will show you how to do it: where to find edible wild plants and how you can safely identify and recognize edible wild herbs. You will also learn simple recipes for the best wild herb dishes and how you can use wild herbs as medicinal herbs. Clear drawings and precise plant portraits help you to correctly identify wild herbs, fruits and berries, to learn about the effects of medicinal herbs and to use wild plants in a variety of ways in the kitchen.

​Wraps - a gentle healing method for the whole familyWraps are a holistic and gentle healing method for colds, fever, stomach and back pain, joint complaints and more. They also promote healthy sleep and are suitable for all age groups - from children to the elderly.This book provides you with the necessary know-how to successfully apply wraps and compresses. The authors explain which compresses help with various ailments, how to prepare them and how to apply them correctly. You will also receive lots of recovery tips and information on medicinal plants and household remedies such as curd cheese.Learn the art of compresses and support your health in a natural way! 80 color photos, 144 pages.

​Simply Good Bread – Wholesome and Full of Flavor• Around 60 Versatile Bread and Pastry Recipes• Discover Gluten-Free and Alternative FloursBaking with Consciousness Without Refined SugarGood bread can be both delicious and easily digestible. This book is for anyone who wants to bake more consciously due to food intolerances or is looking for alternatives to conventional wheat.The comprehensive introductory section provides valuable information on celiac disease, wheat sensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, and various other intolerances. It also introduces different types of flour and practical flour alternatives.Among the approximately 60 recipes, you'll find many gluten-free options as well as breads made with ancient grains, legumes, seeds, and other nutrient-rich ingredients. Refined sugar is avoided. The book also includes high-protein and low-carbohydrate recipes, as well as breads with long fermentation times.The book features recipes for breads made with long fermentation times. From classic rye sourdough bread and curried sweet potato bread to sweet chocolate oat and quark rolls, this book offers plenty of variety. A clear labeling system helps you quickly find suitable recipes for your specific dietary needs. 124 pages.

​Healthy chickens in your own garden - it's that easy!Chickens in your own garden are trendy! But what to do if a chicken gets sick? In her guide, vet Dr. Katrin Sewerin presents the most common chicken diseases that you as the owner can recognize and treat. Whether it's crop blockage, diarrhea, colds, problems laying eggs, parasites or stress caused by heat and cold - Dr. Sewerin offers practical solutions for every situation.Each disease is clearly presented: General, recognition, causes, prevention, treatment. Individual chicken treatment is particularly emphasized, as often not all animals are affected. The egg diagnosis also explains why some eggs look unusual.With helpful tips for the stall pharmacy and precise dosage information, you are well equipped. 61 color photos, 128 pages.

​Traditional home remedies that work, quick help from the medicine cabinetExperience the power of traditional home remedies! Onion juice helps with coughs, a curd compress for sprains and a tea made from mint, lemon balm, aniseed and camomile for flatulence. If you have a runny nose, a sore leg or a tummy ache, Karin Buchart offers tried and tested recipes from regional folk medicine. Simple and effective: home remedies made from foods and herbs that you also have at homeHow to prevent illness: Strengthen the immune system, improve intestinal floraRunny nose, dry cough, sore throat: the best home remedies for coldsWhether you're feeling unwell or ill, suffering from a childhood illness or age-related complaints: Teas, herbs and compresses that helpFrom arteriosclerosis to gout and joint pain to the menopause: 400 pages full of tried and tested home remediesAll the home remedies presented in the book have one thing in common: they are easy to use and have been passed down within families for generations. Many of the recipes come from the Alps and the Pinzgau region. 400 pages.

With step-by-step photos, detailed instructions and chapters on the necessary tools and equipment, the main food safety measures, the preparation for slaughter and the rapid and humane processing of the animals, the cutting of the carcasses into cuts and packaging and Freezing to ensure freshness, this comprehensive guide provides poultry farmers with the information they need to respectfully make the most of their meat. 176 pages.

Are you looking for alternatives to conventional antibiotics? These often lead to resistance or intolerance. You can often do without it and treat early illnesses with herbal antibiotics. The herbs and spices are usually tolerated without side effects and strengthen the immune system thanks to their vital substances. In this book, alternative practitioner Claudia Ritter explains when it makes sense to use herbal antibiotics, explains how they work and provides a wealth of healing recipes for the most important complaints. Portraits of the most important spices and herbs with antibiotic effects make the book a resource for the medicine cabinet. 144 pages.

Essig selbst herstellen – einfach, kreativ und Schritt für Schritt erklärt. Ob aus Obst, Wein oder Most – dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie mit einfachen Mitteln hochwertigen Essig in kleinen oder größeren Mengen herstellen. Die Autoren begleiten Sie durch den gesamten Herstellungsprozess – von der Frucht über die Essigmutter bis zum fertigen Essig. Praktische Tipps zur Verfeinerung von Ansatzessigen sowie Antworten auf häufige Fragen erleichtern den Einstieg. 128 Seiten. Das Buch enthält außerdem: über 30 Rezepte mit und rund um Essig ein Essiglexikon mit den wichtigsten Essigsorten einen Fehlerkompass zur einfachen Problemlösung Ein praktischer Ratgeber für alle, die Essig selbst herstellen und vielseitig verwenden möchten.

This 96-page compact guide provides an overview of homeopathy for horses, organized by body area and symptoms. The structured layout makes it easy to look up specific homeopathic remedies for a described symptom and find information on their respective uses.  A detailed overview of homeopathic remedies from A to Z rounds out the guide. Benefits & Features Clear Organization: Organized by body area and symptoms for a targeted search. Remedies from A to Z: Comprehensive overview of homeopathic remedies for reference. Compact format: 96 pages with a fold-out brochure and 2 flaps for practical use. Frequently Asked Questions How is the guide organized? The content is organized by body areas and symptoms, allowing for targeted lookups. Which remedies are covered? The guide contains a detailed overview of homeopathic remedies from A to Z. How many pages does the book have? The book has 96 pages and is designed as a fold-out booklet with 2 flaps. Bibliographic information: ISBN 978-3-440-16366-5, 96 pages, flap brochure with two flaps.

Would you like to treat your sheep and goats homeopathically? This book offers you the basics and the knowledge you need to successfully use homeopathic remedies on your small ruminants. You will find out which homeopathic remedies are suitable for the most common diseases of sheep and goats. But you can also help animals with homeopathic remedies during convalescence, parasite infestation, injuries, poisoning, shock and fright. This book shows you how. With tips for a homeopathic pharmacy and for quick orientation: clear lists of homeopathic remedies and common potencies.

Do you keep chickens and dream of a custom-made chicken coop? The twelve models presented here are easy to build, look beautiful and are perfect for family chickens in the garden. All coops offer the chickens comfort and safety. Whether it's a small, mobile chicken coop, a coop with an aviary, a chicken house on stilts or an enclosure specifically for laying hens: the illustrated step-by-step instructions show you exactly how you can easily build your dream coop yourself. You can also find the right building instructions here for the interior design of the chicken house with seating, laying nests and feeding troughs as well as ramps and chicken ladders. 144 pages.

Building insect hotels is not difficult, but will they be populated? The expert Melanie von Orlow knows exactly what the heart of Wildbiene &~ Co. sought after. From a hotel in a bucket (ready in an hour!) to a romantic hostel, you will find 30 projects for city balconies or terraces, for terraced houses or natural gardens. With clear step-by-step instructions, material checklists and precise dimensions for the components, you can get started straight away. 96 pages

Make your own jam? Pickle vegetables or meat? Brew your own beer? Or make your own liqueur? Canning food yourself and thus preserving it is absolutely in style again. And with this book you can do it quickly and easily. Around 400 simple and sophisticated recipes and variations show the entire spectrum: from the classics such as jam and pickled vegetables to modern variations such as currywurst in a jar and bread in a tin. Cosima Bellersen Quirini presents lots of unusual combinations and gives lots of suggestions and ideas that make you want to imitate them. 144 pages.

From planting to harvest-ready stock Whether you are a small forest owner or a large forestry entrepreneur - this book offers you practical instructions for successful forest management. The spectrum ranges from planting young trees to plant protection and forest care through to initial thinning and pruning. Read here what you need to do in a healthy and productive forest to make forestry worthwhile.

simple, delicious, homemade Jams, jams and jellies like in grandmother's time: with these over 100 recipes you can stop the cycle of the seasons and transform your favorite fruits into heavenly fruit spreads in no time. From traditional, classic to original, this book has something for every taste. Homemade mango-apricot jam, rhubarb jam or pomegranate jelly not only delight your taste buds, but are also wonderful to give as a gift! Thanks to the valuable tips and tricks from this book, you can be sure that your homemade jam will turn out perfectly! 160 pages, numerous color photos.

​The best in a jar - preserving seasonal delicacies effortlessly. Homemade in no time at all: Over 150 treasures made from fruit and vegetables for storage or as gifts. Whether as jam, marmalade or jelly, as liqueur, ketchup or relish - preserves taste good for everyone and make a wonderful gift.Try delicacies such as apple compote with cider, apricot and strawberry jam, vegetable relish, classic pickled gherkins, raspberry vinegar or plum ketchup with shallots.This book contains over 150 new and tried-and-tested recipes and lots of colorful ingredients for a huge selection of homemade delicacies.Preserving recipes that anyone can make thanks to Dr. Oetker! 224 pages.

The blacksmith of your own happiness... everyone will be able to do so with this new book. In the truest sense of the word, because it offers an understandable introduction to an old craft that has recently become increasingly popular as a hobby: blacksmithing.Forging, that was once upon a time? Far from it, on the one hand, forging is still taught at technical schools for mechanical engineering, as the author did for many years. On the other hand, more and more people are discovering traditional craftsmanship as a fulfilling hobby. With the book Simply forging, Karl Gissing presents an understandable guide with which you can quickly become a hobby blacksmith and various decorative and everyday objects in the workshop made at home. The focus is on the workpiece and Gissing, like a teacher, explains the path from simple objects to increasingly sophisticated self-forged objects. Photos of the individual work steps ensure that what is described can actually be put into practice. In addition to many instructions on forging work of varying levels of difficulty, the book is also dedicated to basic knowledge: various forging techniques are explained, material selection and heat treatment are described. In addition, the tools and equipment required are presented.The crowning glory: In a separate picture section, the author chats about his private school and shows representative ironwork from his own production. As suggestions for imitation, because who knows, perhaps this book will soon turn one or two self-taught blacksmith apprentices into master blacksmiths?

It is always important to take new contexts and changing environmental factors into account. Measures such as those to combat the Varroa mite are constantly being developed. Here you will learn how to manage your colonies well, avert dangers at an early stage and combat diseases efficiently. Dr. Wolfgang Ritter explains when biological and when conventional measures make sense. Proper prevention is just as important to him in order to maintain healthy colonies and residue-free honey.

Pig happinessThe ultimate book tip for hobby pig farmersThe right book for species-appropriate pig husbandry Everything about the pig, stable, exercise, feeding and breeding