This wide-ranging and informative book on the
breeding of the ferret (Mustela putorius furo), one of
the world's most popular pets, will appeal to the many
hundreds of thousands of owners worldwide who wish to
expand their family of ferrets. The book's contents will
include the principles of ferret breeding, including
detailed information on specialised housing, feeding and
nutrition, along with in-depth information on all the
major ferret diseases and ailments (with particular
emphasis on those linked with breeding ferrets), and how
to recognise, treat and avoid them. The anatomy and
physiology of the ferret and the principles of genetics
and animal breeding are all covered in enough detail to
enable keepers to understand how the ferret's body
works. While the book is written for the lay-person, it
will also be acceptable to, and useable by, scientists
and professionals, covering all aspects of breeding
ferrets and other mustelids. The contents are
comprehensive and, as such suitable for everyone
interested in breeding ferrets, whether for pets,
racing, showing (''fancy''), working or as a
business.There are currently no books which specifically
cover the breeding of ferrets in all its aspects. |
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