Raising Emus


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Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world. Thousands of emus are raised on farms in the United States and used for various products. Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming. Interesting and unusual facts are included throughout the narrative to engage young readers. Full-color photographs are paired with the manageable text to help readers learn more about this unique farm animal.







Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry, 4th Edition


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Whether you’re running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your own chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and more. Stressing humane practices throughout, Glenn Drowns provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, behavior, breeding, health care, and processing your own meat and eggs. With tips on raising specialty species like doves, ostriches, and peafowl, you’ll be inspired to experiment with new breeds and add diversity to your poultry operation.




Raising Emus


Book Description

Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world. Thousands of emus are raised on farms in the United States and used for various products. Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming. Interesting and unusual facts are included throughout the narrative to engage young readers. Full-color photographs are paired with the manageable text to help readers learn more about this unique farm animal.







Extraordinary Jobs in Agriculture and Nature


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Ever wonder who wrangles the animals during a movie shoot? What it takes to be a brewmaster? How that play-by-play announcer got his job? What it is like to be a secret shopper? The new.




Gastro Obscura


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A New York Times, USA Today, and national indie bestseller. A Feast of Wonder! Created by the ever-curious minds behind Atlas Obscura, this breathtaking guide transforms our sense of what people around the world eat and drink. Covering all seven continents, Gastro Obscura serves up a loaded plate of incredible ingredients, food adventures, and edible wonders. Ready for a beer made from fog in Chile? Sardinia’s “Threads of God” pasta? Egypt’s 2000-year-old egg ovens? But far more than a menu of curious minds delicacies and unexpected dishes, Gastro Obscura reveals food’s central place in our lives as well as our bellies, touching on history–trace the network of ancient Roman fish sauce factories. Culture–picture four million women gathering to make rice pudding. Travel–scale China’s sacred Mount Hua to reach a tea house. Festivals–feed wild macaques pyramid of fruit at Thailand’s Monkey Buffet Festival. And hidden gems that might be right around the corner, like the vending machine in Texas dispensing full sized pecan pies. Dig in and feed your sense of wonder. “Like a great tapas meal, Gastro Obscura is deep yet snackable, and full of surprises. This is the book for anyone interested in eating, adventure and the human condition.” –Tom Colicchio, chef and activist “This exquisite guide kept me at the breakfast table until dinner time.” –Kyle Maclachlan, actor and vintner




The Complete Guide to Emu Ranching


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Dive into the fascinating world of emu ranching with *The Complete Guide to Emu Ranching*, your ultimate resource for transforming curiosity into expertise. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or contemplating a new agribusiness venture, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect you need to know about running a successful emu farm. Start with an engaging introduction to the world of emu farming, exploring its history and growth as a lucrative and sustainable industry. Learn the essential principles of emu care and nutrition, from understanding diet components to mastering age-specific dietary needs. Avoid common feeding mistakes that could hinder your flock's health and productivity, ensuring your emus thrive. Health and wellness are paramount, and this book equips you with knowledge about preventative measures, regular health check-ups, vaccinations, and stress management for emus. Delve into the breeding process with expert advice on selecting pairs, incubation strategies, and understanding mating behaviors. New to emu ranching? Discover meticulous guidelines for hatchling care, focusing on nutrition, socialization, and nursery setup. Create the ideal environment with insights on efficient ranch setup, waste management, and security, ensuring your ranch operates smoothly and sustainably. Unlock the potential of emu products by learning about emu oil extraction, meat processing, and by-product utilization. Develop a formidable marketing strategy to navigate the marketplace and build lasting customer relationships, maximizing your revenue streams. Your journey doesn't end here. Explore financial management, sustainable practices, and the legal landscape critical for a thriving emu ranch. Gain inspiration from real-world case studies, and join a community of emu ranchers eager to share knowledge and resources. With this guide, you are not just raising emus; you're part of a transformative agricultural movement influencing global markets and biodiversity. Harness the power of community, sustainability, and innovation, and set your ranch on the path to success. Start your journey with emus today and embark on a rewarding venture into the future.




Dead Wrong


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A truck load of toxic chemicals crashes into Tampa Bay, threatening Dr. Derk Bryan's own slice paradise. A bank president’s son and a senator’s daughter die after smoking weed at a fraternity party. The publisher of a weekly entertainment rag accuses the cops of murder. As one of the EPA's top investigators, Derk Bryan refuses to accept the ME’s conclusion that the environmental catastrophe was an accident. With three monster hurricanes on a collision course with Florida, he races against the clock and the bureaucracy to find the connections of the clues in this ecological crossword puzzle.




Animal Handling and Physical Restraint


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Key features: Stresses safety in handling, restraint, and containment of animals Covers handling and restraint of all domestic and common tamed animals and provides information on normal animal behavior and welfare Discusses how to recognize signs in animals of poor handling and containment Reviews zoonotic disease risks to animal handlers, particularly from normal-appearing animals, and how to avoid transmission of disease Features over 200 informative line drawings for clarity and simplicity of illustration Explains how to tie useful knots and hitches and when to use them for restraint Includes basic ethical considerations and legal liabilities of animal handling and containment Presents steps to prevent animal escapes, barn fires, and problems with transport Authored by an experienced veterinary educator in clinical medicine for veterinarians, veterinary students, pre-veterinary students, veterinary technicians and technologists, animal scientists, and animal owners Proper handling and restraint are essential to the welfare of captive animals, allowing them to be examined, groomed and treated in ways that contribute to their optimum quantity and quality of life. The aim of the book is to prepare future or current veterinarians and veterinary technologists, technicians/nurses, and assistants to be able to handle animals more safely and gain the confidence of animals and their owners. In turn, they will be able to instruct owners in proper animal handling methods, reducing the risk of physical injury or mutual infectious diseases. Throughout the book, the author emphasises that each animal is an individual and each handling environment provides its own advantages and disadvantages: handling an animal safely, humanely and efficiently requires practical knowledge of the species’ normal behaviour. This is explored in detail in each of the species-based chapters, which cover proper handling of domestic household and laboratory animals, as well as farm and ranch animals where safe handling aids the producer in both humane practice and greater profitability. After reading this book, the practitioner or student will be versed in the most basic part of the art of veterinary medicine: the safe handling of animals.