D. Phillip Sponenberg DVM, Jeannette Beranger, Alison Martin

An Introduction to Heritage Breeds (eBook, ePUB)

Saving and Raising Rare-Breed Livestock and Poultry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This inviting, visual guide to the world of heritage livestock explains why conserving heritage breeds is important, how to raise the profiled species (including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys, and horses), and who are the people working to preserve these breeds.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781612124629
• Artikelnr.: 42027034

Autorenporträt

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 in the United States and remains a leading organization in that field. It has initiated programs that have saved multiple breeds from extinction, and it works closely with similar organizations in other countries, including Rare Breeds Canada.

Jeannette Beranger is an expert 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 U.S.'s heritage livestock breeds, The Livestock Conservancy was the pioneer livestock preservation organization in the United States and remains a leading organization in that field. It has initiated programs that have saved multiple breeds from extinction, and it works closely with similar organizations in other countries, including Rare Breeds Canada. She is the co-author of An Introduction to Heritage Breeds.

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 in the United States and remains a leading organization in that field. It has initiated programs that have saved multiple breeds from extinction, and it works closely with similar organizations in other countries, including Rare Breeds Canada.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
What Heritage Breeds Are and Why They Matter
Chapter One
Some Background on Breeds
Chapter Two
How Heritage Breeds Fit into Landscapes and Farms
Chapter Three
Which Species Is Right for You?
Chapter Four
Getting Started with Heritage Breeds
Chapter Five
Basic Breed Maintenance
Chapter Six
Choosing a Heritage Breed Project for Your Farm
Chapter Seven
The Art and Science of Breeding
Chapter Eight
Rescues of Breeds, Strains, and Animals
Chapter Nine
Boost Your Participation by Joining with Others
Conclusion
Heritage Breeds: A  Future for You and for Agriculture
Appendix
Breeds at a Glance
Rabbits
Chickens
Ducks
Geese
Turkeys
Goats
Sheep
Pigs
Cattle
Horses
Donkeys (Asses)
Glossary
Resources
Index