How to Select Cows: The Guenon System Simplified & Practically Applied for Dairy Farming | Cow Selection Guide for American Farmers & Homesteaders | Perfect for Small Farms, Organic Dairy Production & Livestock Management

Illus. with numerous wood engravings, including several plates depicting specific cows (i.e., "Rosa - imported Jersey belonging to C.L. Sharpless."). 9.5x6", gilt-lettered brown cloth. Philadelphia: J.M. Stoddart, 1884.

The Guenon system was related to judging the value of milking stock, and this book includes the report of the renowned Pennsylvania Guenon Commission. Images of udders from behind are shown for comparison, as well as prize dairy cows in all their regal stature. Crease to upper front cover, rubbing to corners, extremities, and spine ends, else good. 

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