Author: Margaret E. Derry
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2003-11-11
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780801873447
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →How did animal breeding emerge as a movement? Who took part and for what reasons? How do the pedigree and market systems work? What light might the movement shed on the assumptions behind human eugenics? In Bred for Perfection, Margaret Derry provides the most comprehensive and accessible book yet published on the human quest to improve and develop livestock. Derry, herself a breeder and trained historian of science, explores the "triangle" of genetics, eugenics, and practical breeding, focusing on Shorthorn cattle, show dogs and working dogs, and one type of purebred horse, the Arabian. By examining specific breeders and the animals they produced, she illuminates the role of technology, genetics, culture, and economics in the system of purebred breeding. Bred for Perfection also provides the historical context in which this system arose, adding to our understanding of how domestication works and how our welfare—since the dawn of time—has been intertwined with the lives of animals.
Author: American Shorthorn Breeders' Associat
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781020597848
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is a yearbook produced by the American Shorthorn Breeders' Association and the Milking Shorthorn Society. It provides information on the breeding, care, and management of Milking Shorthorn cattle. The book is a valuable resource for cattle farmers and breeders who are interested in this specific breed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Jack Byard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 191215868X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Did you know that Bad-Tempered Bradford Cattle are used for rodeos? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about 45 breeds of cattle, including their appearance, personality, history, breeding, milk-producing capabilities, and other fun facts. From the strong Ayrshire who produces ideal milk for ice cream, to the pampered Wagyu, whose beef is said to reduce cholesterol, this fascinating guide will turn both adults and children into cow enthusiasts.
Author: Herman Reger Purdy
Publisher: TRS Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780979937804
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Adam Danforth
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2014-04-11
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1603429328
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Learn how to humanely slaughter cattle and butcher your own beef. In this straightforward guide, Adam Danforth provides clear instructions and step-by-step photography of the entire butchering process, from creating the right preslaughter conditions through killing, skinning, keeping cold, breaking the meat down, and perfecting expert cuts. With plenty of encouragement and expert advice on food safety, packaging, and necessary equipment, this comprehensive guide has all the information you need to start butchering your own beef.