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100 1 _aBlacklock, Ambrose,
_d1816-1873
245 1 2 _aA Treatise on Sheep :
_bThe Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-02
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Treatise on Sheep" by Ambrose Blacklock is a detailed agricultural treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work primarily focuses on the improvement, management, and treatment of sheep, exploring various breeds, their diseases, and the wool trade, particularly in the context of British agriculture. The author aims to simplify the complexities of livestock management to make it accessible and practical for farmers. The opening of the treatise establishes the author's intent and scope, emphasizing the importance of understanding the fundamentals of sheep management to achieve optimal results in farming. Blacklock addresses the often over-complicated writings on the subject and pledges to focus only on practical applications. He begins with the history of sheep, discussing their origins and classification into distinct breeds, while also outlining the significance of their management for agricultural success. The combination of practical advice and historical context sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of sheep husbandry, wool production, and the challenges associated with diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSheep
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38189
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