Opis: The Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding - Lawrence Alderson, Valerie Porter

Presents easily accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors and related species), potential domesticants, genetics and breeding, livestock produce and markets, as well as cultural and social aspects of livestock farming, genetic conservation and the use of livestock for conservation grazing. Written by renowned livestock authorities, this volume presents a unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids and other livestock.* Breed descriptions: including groups, types and varieties, history and links between groups, livestock products and trends for creating new breeds* Wild species: ancestral and relatives, potential domesticants and hybridization* Humans and breeds: spread of domestication, transhumance and pastoralism, social and cultural influences, suitability of different groups for different human purposes* Related terminology: including a dedicated section on genetics terms* Species: ass, buffalo, camelids, cattle, goat, horse, pig, sheep, wild relatives and ancestors Mason s offers well-organized, in-depth international coverage of livestock, identifying major breeds, listing existing and extinct breeds. --S.J. Bryant "CHOICE "1. Preface2. Introduction3. Genetics, Breeding and Conservation4. Asses5. Camelids6. Cattle7. Goats8. Horses9. Pigs10. Sheep11. Water Buffalo12. Yak13. Other Livestock

Szczegóły: The Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding - Lawrence Alderson, Valerie Porter

Tytuł: The Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding
Autor: Lawrence Alderson, Valerie Porter
Wydawnictwo: CAB International
ISBN: 9781845934668
Rok wydania: 2016
Ilość stron: 1216
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 4.29 kg

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