The Medieval Shepherd: Jean de Brie's Le Bon Berger (1379) (Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies, #424)
An hour-by-hour description, in text and photographs, of a typical day at the zoo and what happens to the various animals.
Examines and illuminates every aspect of the high-quality working dog. It provides a detailed discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs, and reveals little-known methods for training and handling sheep dogs in the most effortless manner. The text is divided into six major sections covering the instincts of the working dog, breeding, principles of training, methods of training, handling livestock and sheep dog trials. Photographs and line drawings help to illustrate best...
From droving to driving, reivers to rustlers, heilan kye to long horns, "Plaids and Bandanas" explores the link between the two cattle cultures in music, song and dance, and folklore. The vast number of Scots who emigrated to North America has been well documented, whether through forcible eviction during the clearances of the 18th and 19th centuries, or voluntarily in the hope of a better life. With them they took their culture, their language, their music, and their skills. Cattle droving in S...
A compilation of tales of heroic animals from dogs and cats to pigeons and pigs who, using their instinct, intelligence and often courage in overcoming adversities, are seen to have performed heroic deeds. As well as including individual pets that have shown great intelligence and courage in exceptional circumstances, sometimes saving the lives of their owners and human friends, the book also contains stories of animals that perform a daily, invaluable service to their owners e.g. guide dogs, pr...
With contributions from more than 60 contemporary draft-animal-powered farmers and equipment manufacturers Now is a time of exciting new developments for live animal power. As the numbers of adherents to this way of life grow, ecologically minded farmers in their fields are developing efficient horse-drawn systems, and equipment manufacturers in small shops all across North America and Europe are coming forth with new innovations in ground-drive technology that have us poised on the cusp of ano...
Discusses ways in which animals are trained to help the handicapped and to provide companionship for mentally retarded, ill, and elderly persons. Based on interviews with professional animal trainers, therapists, social workers, and teachers.
Strategy for Dairy Development in the Tropics and Subtropics
by J.C.T. van den Berg
