An Introduction to Heritage Breeds
Saving and Raising Rare-Breed Livestock and Poultry
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Nature, Environment, Environmental Conservation & Protection
| Author: | Jeannette Beranger, Alison Martin, D. Phillip Sponenberg DVM | ISBN: | 9781612124629 |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC | Publication: | April 6, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing, LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jeannette Beranger, Alison Martin, D. Phillip Sponenberg DVM |
| ISBN: | 9781612124629 |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Publication: | April 6, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Language: | English |
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.
