Storey Publishing Spring 18 Catalog

ANIMALS
81
“Required reading for
anyone working with
livestock!”
—Jeannette Beranger,
The Livestock
Conservancy
An Introduction to
Heritage Breeds
d. phillip sponenberg, dvm,
jeannette beranger
& alison martin of the
livestock conservancy
Readers learn why heritage
animals are a benefit to our
culture and how to select appropriate
species.
Paper; 240 pages; 7 x 10
Full-color
$19.95 US / $29.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-61212-125-3; No. 622125
Hardcover;
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-61212-130-7; No. 622130
The Backyard
Homestead Guide to
Raising Farm Animals
edited by gail damerow
Anyone can raise chickens,
ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits,
goats, sheep, cows, pigs, and
honey bees — even in cities
and suburbs. This book covers
all the basics of feed, housing,
health care, and much more.
■ ■ 69,000 COPIES IN PRINT
Paper; 360 pages; 8½ x 10⅞
Two-color with 8-page full-color foldout
insert
$24.95 US / $37.95 CAN / £17.99 UK
ISBN 978-1-60342-969-6; No. 62969
Humane Livestock
Handling
temple grandin
with mark deesing
Well-treated animals are
healthier and calmer and
deliver higher yields of marketable
meat. Temple Grandin describes
low-stress methods for
handling cattle and provides
construction plans for humane
chutes, corrals, and sorting
pens. Her facility designs
show farmers how to process
meat safely, efficiently, and
humanely.
Paper; 240 pages; 8½ x 10⅞
Illustrations throughout
$24.95 US / $37.95 CAN / £16.99 UK
ISBN 978-1-60342-028-0; No. 62028
Temple Grandin’s Guide to
Working with Farm Animals
temple grandin, phd
Temple Grandin extends her expert guidance decoding
animal behavior for small-scale farmers and homesteaders.
Her explanations of how herd animals think — describing
their senses, fears, instincts, and memories — and how to
analyze their behavior will help those managing a small herd
of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep, become
more effective at safely handling their livestock.
Paper; 192 pages; 7½ x 10
Full-color
$19.95 US / $27.95 CAN / £14.99 UK
ISBN 978-1-61212-744-6; No. 622744
Hardcover;
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-61212-760-6; No. 622760
“A thorough book of
facts and practical
advice on coexisting
with troublesome
predators.”
— Will Stolzenburg,
author of Heart
of a Lion and
Where the Wild
Things Were
Storey’s Barn
Guide to Sheep
This book hangs on the wall to
serve as a handy visual reference.
Graphic presentations
guide farmers through everything
from trimming hooves to
lambing. Also included are fullcolor
anatomical illustrations, a
lambing calendar, and a helpful
record-keeping section.
Paper with concealed wire-o;
96 pages; 12 x 9
Full-color
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-58017-849-5; No. 67849
Storey’s Illustrated
Breed Guide to Sheep,
Goats, Cattle, and Pigs
carol ekarius
This colorful, at-a-glance reference
covers 163 common
and heritage North American
breeds of cattle, goats, sheep,
and pigs.
Paper; 320 pages; 8½ x 10⅞
Full-color
$24.95 US / $37.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-60342-036-5; No. 62036
Hardcover with jacket;
$34.95 US / $52.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-60342-037-2; No. 62037
Farm Dogs
janet vorwald dohner
After an accessible history of
working dogs and an introduction
to these intelligent
and energetic breeds, 93 indepth
profiles highlight the
tasks each dog is best suited
for and describe its characteristics
and temperament. This
handsome and hardworking
volume promises all dog lovers
a fuller understanding of our
canine friends.
Paper; 352 pages; 8 x 10
Full-color
$26.95 US / $39.95 CAN / £18.99 UK
ISBN 978-1-61212-592-3; No. 622592
Hardcover;
$36.95 US / $55.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-61212-600-5; No. 622600
The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators
janet vorwald dohner
In-depth profiles of more than 30 animal predators teach
farmers, ranchers, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent
their livestock, poultry, and pets from becoming prey. Readers
learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and
the type of damage they leave behind, while gaining an
understanding of how predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles
think and behave, as well as how they attack and kill prey. This
is an invaluable reference for everyone with a vested interest
in protecting their pets and livestock, as well as a captivating
read for anyone spellbound by wild predators.
Paper; 288 pages; 8 x 10
Full-color
$24.95 US / $37.95 CAN / £18.99 UK
ISBN 978-1-61212-699-9; No. 622699
Hardcover;
$34.95 US / $52.95 CAN / UK: NA
ISBN 978-1-61212-705-7; No. 622705
SPRING 2018 STOREY PUBLISHING