How to Select Cows by Willis P. Hazard
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"How to Select Cows" by Willis P. Hazard is a practical agricultural guide written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Guenon system for selecting high-quality dairy cows based on specific observable traits, particularly the concept of the "escutcheon"—a distinctive mark on the cow that correlates with her milk-producing abilities. The author draws on years of experience and empirical observations to simplify this system for farmers and enthusiasts alike.
The opening of the book lays out the preface, where Hazard expresses the need for a comprehensive handbook on the Guenon system to aid in proper livestock selection. He provides a brief introduction to M. Guenon, the method's originator, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying his classification of cows based on the escutcheon's shape and characteristics. The text outlines the various classes and orders of cows as determined by their physical markings and includes a motivating appeal for readers to apply the knowledge practically in their farming practices to improve their herds and economic outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hazard, Willis P. (Willis Pope), 1825-1913 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Guenon, François, 1796-1855 |
| Title |
How to Select Cows or, The Guenon system simplified, explained, and practically applied |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Cows |
| Subject | Cattle -- Judging |
| Subject | Dairy cattle |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62852 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62852-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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