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Flint, Charles Louis
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Flint, C. L. (Charles Louis)
Horsfall, Thomas
Milch Cows and Dairy Farming
Comprising the Breeds, Breeding, and Management, in Health and Disease, of Dairy and Other Stock, the Selection of Milch Cows, with a Full Explanation of Guenon's Method; The Culture of Forage Plants, and the Production of Milk, Butter, and Cheese: Embodying the Most Recent Improvements, and Adapted to Farming in the United States and British Provinces. With a Treatise upon the Dairy Husbandry of Holland; To Which Is Added Horsfall's System of Dairy Management
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"Milch Cows and Dairy Farming" by Charles Louis Flint is a comprehensive guide to dairy farming written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on various aspects of dairy cattle, including breeds, breeding practices, disease management, feeding, and the production of milk, butter, and cheese. Flint aims to provide practical guidance tailored to the needs of farmers in the United States and British Provinces, supplemented by innovative methods from the dairy husbandry of Holland. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on the importance of dairy farming, beginning with a preface that outlines Flint's objectives and his sources of information. He emphasizes the value of understanding the various breeds of dairy cattle, the principles of breeding, and the importance of proper care to enhance milking qualities and overall farm productivity. The chapter then introduces the characteristics of pure-bred cattle, discussing breeds such as Ayrshire, Jersey, and Short-horns, highlighting their physical attributes, milking capacities, and suitability for American farming environments. Flint's detailed exploration of these topics prepares readers for deeper insights into the management of dairy stock and practical farming techniques in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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