Surface Mail

Abstract: A method for generating and distributing mail items includes creating a first and a second mail file, wherein each of the first and second mail files includes recipient address information, and wherein the first mail file is generated by a first user, and the second mail file is generated by a second user. The first and second mail files are then transmitted to a mail service computer (110) over a global computer network (106) and printed (114), on a single sheet of media, a first mail item in accordance with the first mail file, and a second mail item in accordance with the second mail file. The first and second mail items are then placed into a surface mail system (120). The first mail item is addressed in accordance with the first recipient address information, and the second mail item is addressed in accordance with the second recipient address information. The mail item is then placed into the surface mail system (120) in such a way as to minimize handling damage, and to leverage available postal technology. The mail items are then delivered to the postal addresses of the intended recipients (130).

Abstract: J. D. Wood production systems and as one might expect from Professor Ewer, who helped develop the study of animal behaviour and who has an intense interest in animal welfare, his comments in the last chapter are well balanced and constructive. I would hope that new editions will quickly follow, not because the book is out of date but because husbandry systems rapidly change. Thus although ten-day weaning of pigs is mentioned in the text the current increase in popularity of this system will warrant greater comment in the next edition. Future editions would, I believe, be improved by a more practical approach to animal feeding and by including a section on body-scoring of sheep, cattle, and pigs in view of its relevance to maximizing reproductive performance. A chapter on milk quality and hygiene would also be a useful addition. Readers of Professor Ewer's contributions on animal husbandry in the Veterinary Annual will be familiar with his clarity of presentation, which is also a feature of this book. F. J. Bourne