Discover practical ways to feed cows through winter with proven silage methods.
This guide shares real-world experience on making and using ensilage to improve dairy production and cattle health in challenging seasons.
From farm trials in Ireland to early experiments with silos, the book explains why hay quality and proper forage matter for steady milk and beef yields. It blends personal story with practical steps, showing how weather, crops, and storage influence results—and how to adapt farming plans to a changing climate.
Ideal for readers of practical farming, dairy management, and agricultural history who want clear, experience-based guidance.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, originally published in 1913, delves into the techniques of producing silage and raising livestock during winter months, particularly in Ireland. Inspired by his extensive experience in North America, the author illustrates the advantages of silage-making as a cost-effective and reliable way to feed cattle when natural grazing is scarce. He promotes the use of silos and provides detailed instructions on their construction and usage, emphasizing their role in preserving forage and maximizing its nutritional value. The author also discusses various forage plants suitable for silage production and their feeding power compared to traditional hay-based diets. By exploring the benefits of silage and providing practical guidance, this book offers valuable insights for farmers and agriculturalists seeking to improve their livestock management practices during challenging winter months. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333514877_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333514877
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333514877
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #260E-0225
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