An introduction to heritage breeds
Subtitle: saving and raising rare-breed livestock and poultry
By: by D. Philip Sponenberg, DVM, Jeannette Beranger, Alison Martin of The Livestock Conservancy
Contributors: Beranger, Jeannette; Martin, Alison, 1962-; Livestock Conservancy
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781612121307; 9781612121253
Subjects: Breeding; Conservation; Livestock; Livestock breeds
Other titles: Heritage breeds; Saving and raising rare-breed livestock and poultry
Description: Heritage breeds matter, and they are often a better choice than conventional breeds for small farms and backyards. This eloquent, inviting, visual guide explains why conserving heritage breeds is important and shows you how you can raise these breeds yourself, helping to preserve them and benefiting from them at the same time. Written by three experts from the Livestock Conservancy, this book includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys, and horses, detailing each breed's specific needs and characteristics so that you can select the one that's right for you. Whichever breed you choose, you'll find thorough, comprehensive information on how to raise it successfully.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: What heritage breeds are and why they matter; title: Some background on breeds; title: How heritage breeds fit into landscapes and farms; title: Which species is right for you?; title: Getting started with heritage breeds; title: Basic breed maintenance; title: Choosing a heritage breed project for your farm; title: The art and science of breeding; title: Rescues of breeds, strains, and animals; title: Boost your participation by joining with others; title: Conclusion: Heritage breeds: a future for you and for agriculture.