This edition has been extensively rewritten to include a new chapter on water quality plus the latest findings in yabby farming.
It provides a grounding in the basic principles of aquaculture and reflects the considerable advances in aquaculture technology over the last few years.
Here is the basic information on the yabby, its habitat, its health and nutrition requirements.
The book covers pond management, production systems, equipment, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and marketing of the end product. It includes sections on the farming of those other freshwater crayfish, the redclaw and the marron, and contains a number of useful appendices.
Author John Mosig shares his experience of nearly 20 years, giving budding yabby farmers an insight into how they can run a yabby venture while developing their own aquaculture skills and gaining experience in fish husbandry. Practising crayfish farmers might find out how they too can do some things better.
Paperback 214 Pages Author John Mosig (Aquaculture Services Pty Ltd Vic.) Published 1998

A dream shared by many is to run a few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town.
This book shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as the land and its wildlife.
Good property management does not need to be an expensive undertaking.
Improved pasture means less feed bills, reduced mud or dust improves a horse’s health and reduces vet bills, better manure management turns a liability into an asset.
The reader is first introduced to the horse’s natural behaviour as expressed in body language, intelligence, ability to learn, grazing, herd instincts and social behaviour.
The book then goes on to cover all the basics of safe handling, routine care and common health problems.
Property selection, property design, water supply, pasture management, horse facilities, fencing, trees and plants, manure management and equipment and tools are comprehensively dealt with in separate chapters.
Paperback 224 Pages - 148 Photographs
Author Jane Myers

N. Bruce Haynes, DVM
Comprehensive, updated veterinary guide to preventing and identifying diseases in cattle, horses, swine, goats and sheep. Includes the most up-to-date information on vaccines, nutrition, housing, reproduction, disease testing, drug treatments and restraint. Softcover, 350 pages with black and white photographs and illustrations

It all starts with good horse sense. Anyone who understands how horses think, knows the basics of good horsemanship, and is aware of general safety practices when working around horses already has a leg up on what is necessary to train a horse.

STOREY’S GUIDE TO TRAINING HORSES is a comprehensive volume that builds on that foundation and takes the trainer step-by-step through the training process, from handling the foal to ground work to mounted lessons and trailer training. While most training books focus on riding, this guide takes a broad view, presenting different methods and alternatives so you can tailor your approach to your particular horse.

Author, rancher, and horse trainer Heather Smith Thomas explains how to avoid common mistakes and how to ensure mutual respect and a productive working relationship with your horse. She begins with training psychology - including how to think like a horse and the origins of the flight or fight response. Then she covers handling and positive, progressive training techniques for each stage of the horse’s development. And since each horse is different, Thomas offers a variety of training methods designed to suit different temperaments. Furthermore, she emphasizes that a smart trainer puts the horse first, letting the horse learn at its own pace rather than trying to force the animal to an unrealistic training timetable.

Complete with a glossary of equine terms and a list of resources for additional information on horse training - including training clinics - this is an authoritative reference for trainers of all levels.
Synopsis:
Complete with a Glossary of equine terms and a list of resources for additional information on horse training, this handbook is an essential manual with broad appeal to horse owners of all levels and disciplines. Illustrations throughout.
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About the Author
Heather Smith Thomas raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho. She is the author of nine books.

“There is no shortcut to becoming a good horseman, a knowledgeable horse owner and a good horse breeder. There’s no substitute for time invested and the desire to learn all we can. It can take a lifetime.” So states author Heather Smith Thomas in her book, Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses. Thomas draws on her 45 years of equine experience to produce a helpful, down-to-earth guide to raising healthy, fit horses.
She covers barns and shelters, feeding and nutrition, foot care and horse handling. Information on health and disease prevention, colic, parasites, dental care, medical treatments and more are invaluable in recognizing problems and keeping horses healthy.
The breeding section includes suggestions on selection of breeding stock, genetics, keeping a stallion, breeding the mare, care of the broodmare, foaling and care of the young horse. The foaling section is detailed and covers emergencies you may need to be prepared for.
With its wealth of information to guide both the experienced and the novice horse owner, Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is an excellent book for any horseman.