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An Introduction to Heritage Breeds: Saving and Raising Rare-Breed Livestock and Poultry
Alison Martin
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Description for An Introduction to Heritage Breeds: Saving and Raising Rare-Breed Livestock and Poultry
Paperback. Written by three experts from the Livestock Conservancy, this book includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys, and horses, detailing each breed's specific needs and characteristics so that you can select the one that's right for you. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 255 x 14. Weight in Grams: 652.
Developed for the particular needs of the working farm, heritage breeds have proved invaluable to small-scale agricultural production for centuries. This comprehensive guide explains why conserving heritage breeds remains important and how they often can be a better choice for the modern farmer than conventional animals. With profiles of heritage poultry, sheep, cattle, and more, you’ll learn how to select and successfully raise the breed that is right for your specific needs. Enjoy the benefits of resilient livestock while preserving genetic diversity for future generations.
Developed for the particular needs of the working farm, heritage breeds have proved invaluable to small-scale agricultural production for centuries. This comprehensive guide explains why conserving heritage breeds remains important and how they often can be a better choice for the modern farmer than conventional animals. With profiles of heritage poultry, sheep, cattle, and more, you’ll learn how to select and successfully raise the breed that is right for your specific needs. Enjoy the benefits of resilient livestock while preserving genetic diversity for future generations.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781612121253
SKU
V9781612121253
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Alison Martin
D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, Jeannette Beranger, and Alison Martin are all experts associated with The Livestock Conservancy, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving and promoting rare breeds of livestock. Founded in 1977 through the efforts of livestock breed enthusiasts concerned about the disappearance of many of the US's heritage livestock breeds, the Livestock Conservancy was the pioneer livestock preservation organization ... Read more
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