Stock Poisoning Plants of California (Classic Reprint)

Download or read book Stock Poisoning Plants of California (Classic Reprint) written by Harvey Monroe Hall and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Stock Poisoning Plants of California Although much remains to be learned concerning the poisoning of stock by plants in California the subject is of such importance that it seems Wise to place before the stockmen and veterinarians of the state a synopsis of our present knowledge concerning these matters. In preparing this publication the aim has been to adhere very closely to established facts and principles rather than to discuss mere theories as to the causes of poisoning and proposed remedies. The ability to recognize poisonous plants and to distinguish them from harmless ones is of the greatest importance to practical stockmen, since by the application of this knowledge they will be able to keep their animals away from infested areas during the seasons of greatest danger. The descriptions and illustrations here given, as well as the discussions regarding distribution and habitat, should be Of value in this connection. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.