'Retire? You can't retire!', Sir David Attenborough told John Bartram, when the man who has been gamekeeper and senior wildlife officer for Richmond Park for the past thirty years announced his intention to step away from the role, bidding farewell to the iconic park which has been his home, the backdrop for a career many would give anything for, and a way of life for so long. During a career spanning four decades John has been the behind-the-scenes mastermind ensuring the welfare and maintenance of Richmond Park's world-famous herd of deer - widely thought of as the finest herd in captivity. Working with these fabled creatures has demanded balancing their needs with the very real, and often fatal, dangers the park's visitors pose to his herd, and John pulls no punches when it comes to his opinion on the deer's place in the scheme of things, the human 'invaders' and the collision of their two worlds. A remarkable diary chronicling the final year of John's charmed life as the guardian of Richmond Park, this memoir tells of the unique demands of each new season, and of the enormous wrench he will feel upon no longer waking up in the midst of so much unchanged and wild beauty.Park Life is a treasure trove of stories and memories, some poignant and moving, others offbeat and hilarious: from the quirk of fate and farcical interview that led to him getting the job, to living in close-quarters with the deer, the tragedy of putting down fatally wounded animals, and the annual ritual of the rut - as dependable as the rising and setting of the sun.

Proper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. These requirements depend on the breed and age of the horse and whether it is exercising, pregnant, or lactating. A great deal of new information has been accumulated since the publication 17 years ago of the last edition of Nutrient Requirements of Horses. This new edition features a detailed review of scientific literature, summarizing all the latest information, and provides a new set of requirements based on revised data. Also included is updated information on the composition of feeds, feed additives, and other compounds routinely fed to horses. The effects of physiological factors, such as exercise, and environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, are covered, as well. Nutrient Requirements of Horses also contains information on several nutritional and metabolic diseases that horses often have. Designed primarily as a reference, both practical and technical, Nutrient Requirements of Horses is intended to ensure that the diets of horses and other equids contain adequate amounts of nutrients and that the intakes of certain nutrients are not so excessive that they inhibit performance or impair health. This book is primarily intended for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and other scientists; however, individual horse owners and managers will also find some of this material useful. Professors who teach graduate courses in animal nutrition will find Nutrient Requirements of Horses beneficial as a textbook.

Did you know that salt plays an important role in your horse's health and that there are a multitude of misconceptions about feeding it to horses? Salt for Horses: Tragic Mistakes to Avoid teaches you how to choose the right kind of salt for your horse and why this precious substance - when in its proper form - can provide essential nutrients to your horse. Stephanie Krahl, author of Guiding Principles of Natural Horse Care, reflects on the impact salt has on the health of your horse and the tragic mistakes even most well-established equine nutritionists are making in regard to this essential nutrient. This simple guide presents the reader with sound persuasive arguments about feeding salt to horses based on authoritative scientific information. Stephanie's conversational style of writing along with her ability to assimilate complex details into easy to understand concepts is invaluable to the reader. Salt for Horses is an indispensable guide for those real horse lovers who make their choices with intent and promote their horse's health naturally.

The New-England farrier or, A compendium of farriery in four parts: wherein most of the diseases to which horses, neat cattle, sheep and swine are incident, are treated of with medical and surgical observations thereon. The remedies. This book, "The New-England farrier or, A compendium of farriery in four parts," by Paul Jewett, is a replication of a book originally published before 1826. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

Through mid-May 2007, the United States had confirmed three cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or "mad cow disease"): the first in December 2003 in a Canadian-born cow found in Washington state, the second in June 2005 in cow in Texas, and the third in March 2006 in a cow in Alabama.

Gives plain and easy to understand symptoms then goes onto the treatment with Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies. This is a effort to prevent these remedies from being lost in history. The end part of the book has a Herbal and a Homeopathic reference section giving you a all in one tool for working in the field.

Gives plain and easy to understand symptoms then goes onto the treatment with Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies. This is a effort to prevent these remedies from being lost in history. The end part of the book has a Herbal, Homeopathic and Essential Oils reference sections giving you a all in one tool for working in the field

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Legs of the Horse, Their Accidents and Diseases" contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of horse ailments. It is intended to illustrate aspects of equine health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Counting veterinary education is one of the important objectives for all the practicing veterinaries in order to give 100% efficient treatment to the livestock. This book "Vet's Ready Reckoner" has been written to provide not only basic and fundamental information on various aspects of livestock and canine practice which helps as a refreshing knowledge but also include latest related information which will serve as a knowledge update. The mission of the author will be successful if the reader especially all the practicing veterinaries get material benefit out of this book. With the changing trends in the veterinary therapeutic management the veterinary needs to constantly update his knowledge which will aid in enhancing productivity of livestock.

"Color Atlas of Equine Pathology "offers a practical guide to identifying equine diseases, presenting a single resource with more than 1000 images showing predominantly gross pathology. Organized by body systems, the book allows for picture matching during or after an equine necropsy. In this user-friendly atlas, each chapter takes a common format, presenting the disease process as well as congenital, degenerative, inflammatory, and neoplastic sequences, with text boxes offering quick reference to key information.

The book begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the principles of the equine field necropsy, and subsequent organ-based chapters depict gross features of disease, focusing on macroscopic digital images supplemented by histology and immunohistochemistry when necessary. Some clinical information for correlation with pathology is included. "Color Atlas" "of Equine Pathology "is an essential resource for diagnostic veterinary pathologists and pathology residents, as well as for equine practitioners performing necropsies in the field.

The correct balance of minerals and salts is vital for a healthy constitution. Schussler tissue salts have been used successfully in people for a long time and they are now available for horses too. This accessible book provides the necessary knowledge for using these popular minerals for horses, both as a treatment and prophylaxis. Named after German homeopathic practitioner Dr Heinrich Schussler, who pioneered their use in humans, these salts can help correct mineral imbalances to keep your horse healthy, or support it during recovery. It explains the history of the twelve Schussler tissue salts and their biochemistry. It includes advice on dosage and application. Provides reference to the treatment of common problems with Schussler tissue salts.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.