Animal breeding

536 breeds of chickens, bantams, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons Portrait The entire diversity of breed poultry in one volume! A compact reference work for small animal breeders, hobby pet owners and self-sufficient people. Do you love running ducks or would you like to keep a colorful flock of chickens? Here you will find all breeds of poultry: chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons. 536 recognized poultry breeds and colors are presented in detailed descriptions and with 850 color photos. Pictograms with all the information about characteristic properties, benefits, laying performance, show and breeding value make the book an ideal companion for exhibitions and poultry shows.

Indispensable for hobby chicken keepers and those who would like to become one, as well as for small animal breeders and exhibition visitors: This compact reference work presents 182 breeds in 366 color photos. A photo each of a rooster and a hen shows examples of standard representatives of the breed. The handy book provides information at a glance about the breeding history, breed characteristics and all important characteristics, special features, colors, laying performance and use of the different chickens and bantams. 192 pages.

successful sheep farmer, as well as the trainee or consultant, needs a broad knowledge of sheep. Among other things, he must know the requirements for animal behavior, nutrition, pasture, husbandry, stables and animal health. Outdoor production also requires special skills. The maintenance of cultural landscapes and nature conservation areas is one of the other tasks of sheep farming. You will also find a separate chapter in the book on the current topic of herd protection. The practice-oriented preparation of the content is supported by numerous photos.

Find out everything about feeding, husbandry, health, marketing and economics. New findings on animal welfare, animal-friendly husbandry and animal welfare indicators are discussed, as well as the environmental impact, the CO2 footprint or health aspects of eating quail eggs or meat. Even if you are a newcomer, this book will give you the basics that will enable you to be self-sufficient with delicious quail eggs. 144 pages.

Sustainably produced, high-quality beef is sought. Here the most natural form - cattle farming in grassland areas - can particularly score points! The specialist book describes how quality beef can be produced in the most diverse areas of cattle fattening in grassland areas. There are valuable tips on keeping suckler cows and young cattle, on fattening oxen, calves and young bulls, on raising young animals and also on fattening old cows for quality products.

Really good chicken feed. Healthy and natural superfood for chickens, quails, pigeons &~ Co. Collect, grow, mix yourself. Whether chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, quails or other poultry: they all enjoy natural, home-mixed food. The trend is towards local superfoods, which not only offer your poultry variety on the menu, but also strengthen the immune system and the sensitive gastrointestinal tract. From herbs, fruits and vegetables to grains, seeds and nuts to minerals, oils and leftover food - in this book you will find out which superfood is suitable for what and how you can collect it yourself, preserve it and process it. Your poultry will thank you! 120 color photos, 128 pages.

You can learn to shear sheep. The author, herself a professional sheep shearer who works worldwide, describes all the relevant sheep shearing techniques for floor and bench shearing step by step. Successful sheep shearers are presented in portraits. A chapter on the end product wool from sheep and health tips for sheep shearers round off the topic.

In this book you will learn everything about preventing illness and keeping sheep and goats healthy. You will learn about the most important diseases of the entire organism as well as the individual organs of small ruminants with images and text. You will also find out which disease is behind which symptoms and how it can be treated. New in this edition: The descriptions of the Blue Tongue and Schmallenberg virus infections.

Calculating feed rations? Developing feeding concepts? With this book you will know everything about modern sheep and goat feeding. Regardless of whether you manage your business conventionally or organically and whether you manage the landscape, produce goat's milk or lamb meat - this book enables you to feed the small ruminants, sheep and goats, systematically. Energy assessment and protein assessment of coarse feed and concentrated feed, feeding of offspring and milk production for direct marketing - the authors deal with the topic of modern sheep and goat feeding for various business sectors and forms of use. 232 pages.

Do you keep chickens, guinea fowl, pheasants, pigeons, quails, turkeys, geese, ducks or rabbits and would like to slaughter them yourself? ~In this book you will find precise instructions for home slaughter and the correct cutting of the animals. ~ Poultry expert Wilhelm Bauer explains where you can slaughter and what slaughtering utensils you need.The best meat is always that of an animal that has been reared appropriately and slowly, that has been slaughtered professionally and that you know exactly where it comes from it originates. Regionality and quality couldn't be better linked. 96 color photos. 128 pages. ~

The health value of bee products corresponds to that of a pharmacy. Honey contains the energy of nature, flower pollen contains that of renewal, the miracle cure propolis contains the germ-inhibiting effect of bee hygiene and royal jelly contains the secret of the fertility and long lifespan of the queen bee. Propolis as a natural antibiotic without side effects against cold sores, gingivitis, flu, acne and much more. Clinically tested: royal jelly and flower pollen for prostate and menopausal problems and as a nutritional supplement for cancer patients after radiation therapy. Old home remedies rediscovered, homemade healing ointments, honey, propolis &~ Co. in natural cosmetics - home-mixed creams and tinctures. Staying healthy instead of getting healthy: bee products in a healthy diet.

What happens in the bee colony during each season? What work needs to be done in a beekeeping business? Bee expert Wolfgang Ritter answers these questions using the phenological calendar, which includes a total of 10 seasons and is based on certain developmental stages in nature, such as the flowering of certain plants. The book can therefore be used in every region - even in times of climate change! The reference work is suitable for every beekeeper thanks to its operating method and hive type-neutral processing. Both beginners and advanced users get a very good tool here, which, thanks to its clear structure, helps with all beekeeping work all year round!

Listening to the prey, looking for the queen, letting drones crawl on your hand, discovering honeycombs, kneading wax and of course harvesting your first honey - that's what fascinates children. This book guides elementary school-aged children to beekeeping with adults. You can gain initial experience in a playful way and carry out some work steps independently. They learn about the life of bees in the hive and develop a basic understanding of these creatures.

Animals enliven your own garden and provide natural food. Dairy goats and sheep, chickens, ducks and geese, rabbits, pigs and even donkeys and alpacas can also be kept in small areas, not only in the countryside but even in urban gardens. But which animals suit the given conditions and can I care for them in a species-appropriate manner? How big is the garden, what do the neighbors say, how much time and effort does each species require? The reasons for purchasing animals can be just as varied: should they provide meat, eggs and milk, should ducks keep the vegetables free of slugs, or do the children want to look after a donkey, which we also use as a fertilizer supplier? 224 pages.The beginner's book for keeping small livestock in your own garden! Which animal species are suitable? Keeping, rearing and care Practical book and atmospheric photo book in one

?Keeping chickens made easy ~Everything you need to know: purchase and care, coop and run, nutrition and health< br>Expert information: origins, behavior, reproduction, anatomy and physiologyPortraits of the most popular chicken breeds: origins, characteristics, colors and special features A fresh egg for breakfast - especially if it comes from your own poultry - is a pleasure. The eagerly scratching chickens with their magnificent plumage convey the feeling of a rural idyll, which is why keeping poultry in the home garden is very popular. You can find out what you need to know to keep chickens in a species-appropriate manner in this comprehensive, well-illustrated guide: Knowledgeable and ~ In an understandable way, you will receive valuable tips and important information on selection and propagation, planning and design of the stable and run, as well as nutrition and behavior of the poultry.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced poultry farmer - you will find everything you need to know in this book about the body structure and organism of chickens, the development from the wild Bankiva chicken to today's domestic chicken breeds as well as the different shapes, colors and markings. More than 50 detailed portraits with the most popular breeds, from meat, laying and dual/dual-purpose breeds to fighting, ornamental and long-tailed breeds, round off the comprehensive presentation. 192 pages. ~

Flower honey from our own bee colony tastes particularly good, isorganic and sustainable. This practical manual gives new beekeepers valuable knowledge about beekeeping.Where is the ideal location for the beehive? What is included in the basic equipment and when is the honey extracted? ~Beekeeping makes a valuable contribution to the preservation of nature. ~

Handbook for keeping happy chickens - The originalThe alternative to factory farming is having your own chicken in the garden. If you want to breed happy chickens and keep them breed-appropriate even in densely built-up areas, you will find the best guide in this practical book with its easy-to-implement instructions and beautiful pictures.The extensive work deals with all questions about keeping chickens: from the right coop and its optimal equipment, the purchase of chickens, their requirements and feeding through to breeding and rearing. The different breeds of chickens are presented in detail, with old and endangered breeds in the foreground. The authors also go into the ~ Prevention and treatment of chicken diseases. ~The authors' love for these animals is reflected not only in the well-founded texts, but also in the beautiful photographs, which will delight every reader interested in chickens! 208 pages.

Tiergesundheit im Stall – was Landwirte selbst tun könnenTierarztmangel und steigende Kosten machen Selbsthilfe im Stall immer wichtiger.Dr. Christ zeigt, wie Landwirte häufige Krankheiten bei Rind und Pferd erkennen und behandeln können – mit Hausmitteln, Kräutern, Homöopathie und TCM.Für viele Probleme gibt es wirksame Alternativen zur klassischen Medizin.Doch auch klare Hinweise, wann der Tierarzt nötig ist, fehlen nicht.Im Anhang erklärt der Autor, wie man Kräuterauszüge, Tinkturen und Salben selbst herstellt – einfach, verständlich und mit Zutaten, die jeder besorgen kann.96 Seiten, 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover

Animal owners are constantly confronted with illnesses in their animals. This comprehensive and richly illustrated practical book describes all important livestock diseases and shows how they can be recognized and treated correctly. Since it makes sense to prevent illnesses from occurring in the first place, a lot of space is also given to possible preventative measures. In addition to diseases of the classic farm animals: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, bee and fish diseases are also presented. A chapter in this book is also dedicated to diseases of wild animals, as agricultural wildlife farming is becoming increasingly important. 232 pages. From the content: ~Animal diseases that require notification ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Farm animals and their physiological values ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~Cattle diseases ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Sheep and goat diseases ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~The most important diseases in pigs, horses, ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ Poultry, farmed game, fish and bees ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Animal welfare requirements

Beekeeping is an art that has always fascinated nature-loving people.The new edition of the book The Successful Beekeeper The Bee Book for Practice by Rudolf Moosbeckhofer and Josef Ulz conveys this Beekeepers have all the basic knowledge and skills to be able to operate them successfully. In four main sections (bee care, foraging sources and their use, bee diseases, bee products) all essential questions and problems are dealt with in detail.This book is aimed at beginners in beekeeping as well as at experienced beekeepers who, due to its wealth of detail, also want to fully concentrate on their beekeeping costs come.