Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Florida State Live Stock Association
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"Florida: An Ideal Cattle State" by the Florida State Live Stock Association is a historical agricultural publication written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1918. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the state of Florida's potential as a prime cattle-raising region, emphasizing the favorable climate, ample forage, and water supply for livestock. It outlines the advantages Florida possesses compared to other cattle states, citing its geographical features that contribute
to cattle farming success. The content of the book provides insights into the conditions suitable for beef production in Florida, featuring reports from experienced cattlemen who explored various regions within the state. It highlights the benefits of the local climate, which allows for a longer grazing season and fewer challenges from animal diseases. The text discusses specific cattle breeds observed during visits to local ranches and emphasizes the importance of improving livestock quality through better breeding practices. Furthermore, it calls for more organized efforts and investments in cattle farming to fully realize Florida's potential as a leading livestock producer in the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Florida State Live Stock Association |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Blackman, William Fremont, 1855-1932 |
| LoC No. | 18008005 |
| Title | Florida: An Ideal Cattle State |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Cattle -- Florida |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33972 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 245 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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