Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties

Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties, now in its sixth edition, has a long history as a reliable and authoritative source of key livestock breed information. Intended as a list of livestock names and synonyms for breeds, groups, types and varieties worldwide, the dictionary aims to include all names found in the literature, defining each breed or type with a brief indication of identifying characteristics, uses and source of origin.

Expanded into a new edition, this established and trusted resource:
- Extends coverage to include yak, reindeer and camelids in addition to the existing cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, asses and buffalo
- Features well over 10,000 entries and cross-references on breeds, sub-breeds, types, varieties, strains and lines of species
>An important updated work, Mason's Dictionary forms a useful reference for livestock breeders and academics interested in breeds, as well as national and international organizations with interests in livestock.

Info autore

Valerie Porter is a livestock author, living in West Sussex, UK.

Riassunto

Expanded in a new edition, the Dictionary now includes yak, reindeer and camelids, in addition to the existing cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, asses and buffalo. It features well over 10,000 entries and cross-references on breeds, sub-breeds, types, varieties, strains and lines of species.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Valerie Porter, Valerie (Livestock Author Porter
• Editore: CABI Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781789241532
• ISBN: 978-1-78924-153-2
• Pagine: 448
• Dimensioni: 315 mm x 248 mm x 25 mm
• Peso: 1278 g
• Categorie: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Agricoltura, giardinaggio; silvicoltura, pesca, alimentazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Singoli rami economici, branche