| - Book Title: Practical Rare Breeds
- Author: Valerie Porter
- ISBN: 0720717469
- Publisher: Pelham
- Year Published: 1987
- Our Normal Price: £26.40 GBP ($0.00 USD)
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- Description: Practical Rare Breeds. A modern approach to the breeding and farming of minority livestock. Pelham books 1987: first edition hardcover in dust jacket: approximately 7 .2 x 10 inches tall: 274 pages including index: black and white photographic illustration. Synopsis: A practical guide to the care and management of the less common breeds of British livestock, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, deer and lamoids. Based on the experiences of breeders, farmers, keepers, agricultural institutes, vets, zoological parks, trusts, advisory bureau and other experienced bodies the contents include details and tables of endangered breeds in Britain; the practical aspects of farm diversification; children's corners; outlets of milk, meat, fibre , and livestock; breeding; showing and displaying; training and handling, etc. Separate chapters are allocated to cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and other livestock; and appendices are entitled :- Condition Scoring. Carcass classifications. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust Ltd. Useful addresses. Where to see rare breeds. Imperial and metric conversions. Genetics Glossary. Bibliography and References. Condition: small repairs and small stain to inner surface of upper edge of dust jacket: overall clean and good
- Condition: Collectable- Good
- Dustcover: Yes
- Binding: Hardback
- Type: Used Books
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