Electric Fencing

Electric Fencing
Author: Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2013-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603428704

Protect your livestock and gardens with electric fencing. In this Storey BASICS® guide, Ann Larkin Hansen describes the pros and cons of different varieties of electric fencing so that you can choose the fence that best suits your property and needs. You’ll also learn how electric fencing works and how to put it together yourself. Whether you’re looking for a standard design to reign in your flock or a portable version for rotational grazing, this accessible volume will help you find an efficient, cost-effective solution.

Electric Fencing

Electric Fencing
Author: Jennifer Laffan
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2015-05-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1742561691

Electric fences are often an inexpensive and effective way to control livestock. The AgGuide to Electric Fencing has 14 chapters including: · Electric fences—can they help you? · How they work · Safety · Planning the fence · Materials · Gates · Reinforcing fences · Temporary fences · Building the fence · Testing the fence · Special circumstances · Training paddocks · Animals controlled · Step by step construction · Useful terms and definitions This book is a companion title to AgGuide – Fencing. AgGuides are compiled by highly regarded industry experts to provide easy to follow advice on agriculture and support the Tocal College external study program for agriculture.

The Electric Fencing Handbook

The Electric Fencing Handbook
Author: Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1612128912

Use electric fencing to protect your livestock, poultry, beehives, and garden. Portable electric fencing is key to successful rotational grazing, while permanent electric fencing effectively protects gardens and orchards and secures large pastures. Through clear instructions accessible to everyone, you’ll learn when to use these methods or a combination of the two, plus how to plan for, build, and maintain your electric fencing. This crucial tool is cost effective and versatile, but veteran farmer and author Ann Larkin Hansen also explains what not to do with an electric fence.

Horse Safe

Horse Safe
Author: Jane Myers
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0643092455

Horse Safe covers safety around horses in detail and aims to raise awareness of what can happen. Beginning with an explanation of a horses natural behavioral characteristics, such as herd behavior, intelligence and body language, the author then presents the more human aspects of horse safety - safety equipment and how it should be maintained, the working environment, systems for safe horse management, safe riding, training for safe horses, and transporting horses safely. The book concludes with a chapter on how to reduce the risks when buying a horse and how to avoid potential pitfalls.

The Contrary Farmer

The Contrary Farmer
Author: Gene Logsdon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1995
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Offers the practical advice of a manual for the cottage farmer as well as meditation in praise of work and pleasure.

Farming Meat Goats

Farming Meat Goats
Author: Barbara Vincent
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1486306594

Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats provides producers with comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing. This second edition of Farming Meat Goats has been updated throughout and contains new information about the National Livestock Identification System, current regulations for ovine Johne's disease and animal welfare during transportation, and information about marketing. It will allow farmers to produce animals to specification for targeted markets in Australia and overseas including: butchers; supermarkets; restaurants; on-farm live sales; sales to abattoirs that specialise in Halal kills; and breeding stock either as replacements or for improved herd genetics.

Fences

Fences
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1988
Genre: Fences
ISBN:

Day Range Poultry

Day Range Poultry
Author: Andrew W. Lee
Publisher: Good Earth Publications
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780962464874

Including the management of breeder flocks, egg handling, incubating secrets, hatchery efficiency, building shelters, marketing, advertising, soils regeneration, processing poultry humanely and efficiently, and much, much, more!

Hummingbirds of North America

Hummingbirds of North America
Author: Dan True
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1995-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780826315724

A fully illustrated guide, keyed state by state, to all 16 species of North American hummers, including all of their personal quirks and habits.

Grass-Fed Cattle

Grass-Fed Cattle
Author: Julius Ruechel
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2012-01-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 160342587X

Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering procedures, and more. With tips on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef, Ruechel provides everything you need to know to develop a profitable and environmentally sustainable grass-fed cattle operation.