Microscopic Analysis of Cattle-Foods

Originally published in 1917, this book was written to provide 'a brief guide in the recognition of the common legitimate constituents of cattle-foods'.

T. N. Morris (Author)

9781107560048, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 October 2015

84 pages
18 x 12.6 x 0.6 cm, 0.1 kg

Originally published in 1917, this book was written to provide 'a brief guide in the recognition of the common legitimate constituents of cattle-foods'. The text is divided into two main sections: the first discusses the common ingredients and methods of examination of cattle feed; the second presents a histological analysis of individual components within the feed. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in agriculture, histology and the history of science.

Part I: 1. Common ingredients and methods of examination of cattle-foods
Part II. Histology: Introductory remarks
2. Cereals
3. Leguminous plants or pulses
4. Oil seeds. Cruciferous seeds. Nuts
Appendix. Illustrations of common starches
Index.

Subject Areas: History of science [PDX]