Author: Lord David StuartPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
An Illustrated History of Belted Cattle
Author: Lord David StuartPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds
Author: Janet Vorwald DohnerPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030013813X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
"The need to preserve farm animal diversity is increasingly urgent, says the author of this definitive book on endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. Farmyard animals may hold critical keys for our survival, Jan Dohner warns, and with each extinction, genetic traits of potentially vital importance to our agricultural future or to medical progress are forever lost."--BOOK JACKET.
Guide to Sources for Agricultural and Biological Research
Author: J. Richard BlanchardPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520328736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 Volume Pack
Author: Valerie PorterPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845934660
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1109
Book Description
Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding describes breeds of livestock worldwide as well as a range of breed-related subjects such as husbandry, health and behaviour. This definitive and prestigious reference work presents easily accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors and related species), genetics and breeding, livestock produce and markets, as well as breed conservation and the cultural and social aspects of livestock farming. Written by renowned livestock authorities, these volumes draw on the authors' lifelong interest and involvement in livestock breeds of the world, presenting a unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids, yak and other domesticants.
The Field Guide to Cattle
Author: Valerie PorterPublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 9780760331927
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"Features over 60 detailed breed profiles; covers physical characteristics, behavior & breeding; contains a handy glossary and resource section."-- Cover, p.1.
Illustrated American Horse Book
Author: Rare Breeds
Author: Ralph WhitlockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Chicken Encyclopedia
Author: Gail DamerowPublisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425616
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
The Field Illustrated
Author: A. H. GodfreyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs
Author: Carol EkariusPublisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9781603420365
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This book covers the most significant breeds of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - from the common Guernsey cow to the near-extinct Guinea hog. For each breed, Ekarius provides full-colour photographs, a brief history, and details about the breed's unique qualities and quirks. Readers will enjoy reading about major breeds such as the iconic Holstein cow, and Icelandic sheep, as well as hundreds of lesser-known varieties, like the long-legged, ginger-coloured Tamworth pig; the lilac-spotted Jacob Sheep; the deer like San Clemente goat; and the powerful, droopy-eared Guzerat cow.