02188cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500310014726400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450802200039552011110061553400450172665300230177165300200179485600430181499900170185722520UtSlPG20260610133522.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aMcCombie, William,d1805-188010aCattle and Cattle-breeders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-05  aProduced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed
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in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)  a"Cattle and Cattle-breeders" by William McCombie is a historical account written in the late 19th century." The work delves into various aspects of cattle breeding and trading, reflecting the author's extensive experience in the cattle industry and his lineage in this field. It covers the techniques of feeding cattle, the dynamics of the cattle trade, and provides insights into specific breeds, particularly the Aberdeen and Angus cattle.  "The opening of the text introduces McCombie's reflections on his heritage in cattle dealing, starting with his father and grandfather." He recounts their extensive networks and successful dealings in cattle markets, sharing anecdotal experiences that shaped his own journey into the business. Notably, he provides detailed observations about cattle buying and selling practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding animal health, feeding methods, and market conditions. The narrative illustrates not only the practicalities of cattle trade but also the camaraderie and challenges faced within this community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCattle -- Breeding  aCattle breeders40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22520  c63637d63637