{"product_id":"1923-diseases-of-cattle-antique-agriculture-book","title":"1923 Diseases of Cattle; Antique Agriculture Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiseases of Cattle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserved Edition - 1923\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited States Department of Agriculture\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover. 563 pages. Blue with black lettering. Exterior shows expected age-related wear including edge rubbing, corner softening, and general surface wear. Spine and covers display signs of use and time. Text remains clean and legible throughout. Pages show light age toning and occasional minor spotting consistent with vintage paper stock, but overall readability is strong. Contains both black-and-white and color illustrations, preserved in excellent condition, providing detailed visual references for bovine diseases, symptoms, and anatomical study. Illustrations remain clear and highly functional for identification and instructional purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eA rare and historically significant agricultural reference, \u003cem data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eDiseases of Cattle\u003c\/em\u003e (1923), published by the United States Department of Agriculture, stands as an early cornerstone in American veterinary and livestock science. Issued during a pivotal period of agricultural modernization, this publication reflects the USDA’s efforts to standardize animal health knowledge and support the growing demands of rural farming communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eThe text offers detailed documentation of common bovine diseases recognized at the time, outlining symptoms, causes, and early methods of prevention and treatment as understood in the early 20th century. Written in a clear, instructional style, it serves as both a scientific guide and a practical manual for farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural agents working directly with cattle herds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eEnhanced with both black-and-white and color illustrations, the volume provides vivid visual references that aid in identifying conditions and understanding anatomical and pathological details. These period illustrations add both educational value and historical character, reflecting early efforts to visually standardize veterinary knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1502\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRich in period-specific terminology and early veterinary approaches, this work provides a compelling glimpse into the foundations of modern animal health practices. Today, it is valued as both a collectible historical artifact and an important record of the USDA’s early research in livestock care and agricultural science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e_________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item may be a genuine vintage or antique collectible, a handmade creation, or a one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e As such, it may exhibit natural signs of age, patina, wear, or structural delicacy consistent with its history. Such characteristics are considered part of the object’s authenticity and are not defects. Please review all photographs and descriptions carefully, as the item shown is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eAll items are professionally packed with collector-grade care using protective materials appropriate for fragile and irreplaceable objects. 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