This special edition of 'The Rural Efficiency Guide: Volume 4 - Livestock and Poultry Raising Book' was written by G.C. Humphrey and Florence Forbes, and first published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's People's Efficiency Publishing Co., in 1917. G.C. Humphrey was the of the Head of Animal Husbandry Department at the Wisconsin State University at Madison at the time of publication. One of the "Rural Efficiency Guide" book series, this edition covers many aspects of raising poultry and livestock, with some timeless principles and protocols. Covers topics like Live Stock Breeding Management, A Guide to the Diseases of Stock, Horse Production, Sheep Production, Swine Production, Poultry, and more. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.