Dairy Science: Its Principles and Practice in Production, Management and Processing (In 2 Volumes)

It has been the aim of the author to present in this book A Comprehensive treatment of the field of dairy husbandry. Although the book is designed primarily for use as a text for college students of dairy production, its usefulness is not limited to that field. Matters of general interest and concern as they relate to dairy husbandry are dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate for general agricultural students as well. The book, therefore, is intended to furnish the material essential in each of two college courses the introductory course in dairying usually offered to all agriculture college students, and the course in dairy cattle management or milk production. Because of this, the subject matter is dealt with in two ways. The material other than that dealing with specific production problems is of a general nature. Only such information is presented as it is thought essential for the student to gain a concept of the entire dairy industry, its scope, its problems, and a knowledge of the general characteristics of milk and its products. In presenting this material only authoritative established facts are given, and references to specific experimental works are omitted. For the convenience of those seeking additional information, however, reference-reading lists for each chapter are given in the Appendix. Likewise lists of questions concerning the essential facts and principles found in each chapter have been prepared for teacher and pupil use and are presented in the Appendix. Constant reference should be made to them. The problems pertaining to production are dealt with more exhaustively. It has been the object to present the latest and the most authoritative information available on these problems in this part of the book. Results of experiments are frequently given and matters of a controversial nature are discussed, great care being taken to present valid evidence on all aspects of the issues raised. The most important literature dealing with these problems is cited in order that the student desiring to study more exhaustively may do so.