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. Volume 1: contains asses, camelids, cattle, goats,
horses and pigs Volume 2: contains sheep, water buffalo, yak and
other livestock Coverage: 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 Genetics and Conservation: a dedicated
section and glossary of terms Placing breeds in a practical
agricultural context, this two volume encyclopedia will be of great
value to agriculturalists, breeders, geneticists, biologists, rural
historians, conservationists, ecologists, and all those who are
interested in the rich diversity of livestock breeds.
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