Elfer, William André,  1882-1972 <br/><br/>
Breeding minks in Louisiana for their fur: A profitable industry 

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<br/><br/> Release date is 2012-07-07 
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<br/><br/> "Breeding Minks in Louisiana for their Fur: A Profitable Industry" by William André Elfer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the practicalities and prospects of breeding minks in Louisiana as a lucrative business, highlighting the increasing demand for fur and the diminishing availability of wild fur-bearing animals.  In this volume, Elfer provides insights based on his personal experiments and observations related to mink farming. He discusses the optimal conditions for running a mink farm, including ideal locations, feeding practices, and breeding habits. The book emphasizes the potential profitability of this venture, suggesting that with proper management, a mink farm can generate significant income. With minks capable of producing multiple litters each year and the fur market showing promising upward trends, Elfer argues that establishing mink farms presents a viable alternative as wild populations dwindle due to over-trapping and shifting environmental conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>09025773 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>American mink -- Louisiana 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>SF