| Author |
Wortley, E. J. (E. Jocelyn), 1884-1942 |
| LoC No. |
15014547
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| Title |
Poultry diseases
Causes, symptoms and treatment, with notes on post-mortem examinations
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| Original Publication |
United States: Orange Judd company,1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bryan Ness, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Poultry Diseases" by E. J. Wortley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on various ailments that affect poultry, detailing their causes, symptoms, and recommended treatments while also emphasizing preventive measures for poultry keepers. It serves as a practical guide for both amateur and professional poultry farmers seeking to maintain healthy flocks. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for its purpose by highlighting the importance of disease control in poultry farming. It discusses the need for greater understanding among poultry rearers regarding the conditions that lead to diseases, emphasizing preventative care over reliance on cures. The author calls for careful attention to management practices, including the isolation of sick birds and the maintenance of sanitary conditions, to minimize losses. The focus on practical experience and common disorders sets a proactive tone for the rest of the handbook, aiming to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to effectively identify and manage poultry diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
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| Subject |
Poultry -- Diseases
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67465 |
| Release Date |
Feb 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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