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Name: Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding: 2 volume pack
Brand: Cabi

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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

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Brand: Cabi
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1845934660
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 March 2016
Listed Since: 24 December 2012

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