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British Sheep Breeds (Shire Library)
Susannah Robin Parkin
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Description for British Sheep Breeds (Shire Library)
Paperback. Explains the main differences between the various breeds and the qualities of their appearance, temperament, meat and wool, and also outlines the history of sheep farming and the way the industry works. This book is an introduction to the main breeds and their classification into upland, hill and lowland varieties. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 72 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNAC; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 162.
Sheep have been farmed in Britain for hundreds of years and more than thirty million sheep now inhabit these islands. The many breeds developed over this time have been carefully matched to their surroundings – from the hardy, seaweed-eating North Ronaldsay to the tough hill-dwelling Swaledale and the docile Dorset Down of the lowlands. Susannah Robin Parkin here explains the main differences between the various breeds and the qualities of their appearance, temperament, meat and wool, and also outlines the history of sheep farming and the way the industry works. Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, this is an essential ... Read more
Sheep have been farmed in Britain for hundreds of years and more than thirty million sheep now inhabit these islands. The many breeds developed over this time have been carefully matched to their surroundings – from the hardy, seaweed-eating North Ronaldsay to the tough hill-dwelling Swaledale and the docile Dorset Down of the lowlands. Susannah Robin Parkin here explains the main differences between the various breeds and the qualities of their appearance, temperament, meat and wool, and also outlines the history of sheep farming and the way the industry works. Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, this is an essential ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
72
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747814481
SKU
V9780747814481
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Susannah Robin Parkin
Susannah Robin Parkin specialises in Sheep Management and is a committee member for the south-east region National Sheep Association.
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