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Fox-farming is the direct outgrowth of the early attempts of Canadian trappers to hold over foxes, captured out of season, until the animal became full-furred. Experiments conducted in the provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario resulted in fixing the type of the valuable black or silver fox, which is a Sport Of the common red fox. The new industry of fox-farming followed as a natural sequence.
Although a few foxes have been kept in confinement in Canada for a great number Of years the expansion of the fox industry did not really begin until 1910. Before this time fox raising was a secret pursuit in which only a few were allowed to participate. The knowledge that the men already engaged in the enterprise were making handsome profits from the sale of the pelts of foxes which they were raising gradually leaked out, and a scramble to get possession of foundation stock became a veritable craz'e.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides guidelines for raising foxes in captivity, emphasizing proper care, sanitation, and disease prevention. The author, an animal pathologist, draws on years of research and experience at Canada's Fox Research Station. The guide covers topics such as optimal site selection, ranch construction, and nutrition. Recognizing that fox farming is a relatively new industry, the author also provides a detailed overview of various diseases that affect foxes and offers practical advice for treatment and prevention. This book is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced fox farmers seeking to maintain the health and well-being of their animals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243272402_0
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