An introduction to heritage breeds : saving and raising rare-breed livestock and poultry

An introduction to heritage breeds Saving and raising rare-breed livestock and poultry

D. Phillip Sponenberg, 1953-

Book - 2014

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.

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Subjects
Livestock > Conservation.
Livestock breeds > Conservation.
Livestock > Breeding.
Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
D. Phillip Sponenberg, 1953- (-)
Other Authors
Jeannette Beranger (-), Alison Martin, 1962-
Physical Description
239 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235) and index.
ISBN
9781612121307
9781612121253
  • Introduction: What heritage breeds are and why they matter
  • Some background on breeds
  • How heritage breeds fit into landscapes and farms
  • Which species is right for you?
  • Getting started with heritage breeds
  • Basic breed maintenance
  • Choosing a heritage breed project for your farm
  • The art and science of breeding
  • Rescues of breeds, strains, and animals
  • Boost your participation by joining with others
  • Conclusion: Heritage breeds: a future for you and for agriculture.
Review by Library Journal Review

The Livestock Conservancy, a heritage breed conservation organization, has created a go-to guide for anyone considering raising heritage breed livestock (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, horses, donkeys, and rabbits). The manual walks readers through the process of selecting an animal by providing detailed information about which type is best based on climate, space and shelter availabilities, and zoning restrictions. For those looking to bring up highly threatened breeds, the Conservation Priority List categorizes the varieties into critical, threatened, watch, recovering, and study segments. Color illustrated "Breed Snapshots" provide an overview of the homeland, use, size, color, and conservation status of selected animals. Throughout the book, success-story anecdotes show the importance of farmers to the preservation method. Tips on processing, keeping records, and joining breeding associations are included. The work concludes with an appendix featuring species at a glance and a listing of key resources. VERDICT Essential background reading for those interested in raising and breeding heritage animals.-Lacy S. Wolfe, Ouachita -Baptist Univ. Lib., Arkadelphia, AR (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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