LIVESTOCK FARMING is an extremely important part of the nations business. It somehow plays a part in the lives of every individual. The simple human relationships of the past have given way to a complex social organization. Within this constantly evolving structure the problems of living and operating a business are enlarged and intensified.

This book has been designed to be of particular use to those engaged in livestock production. It represents an assembly of facts, principles, and points of view of the livestock industry to be used in helping individuals face the manifold problems of this challenging area of human endeavor. It deals not alone with the economic or business side of farming, but also with living on a farm and with the relationships to people in other divisions of our population.