Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs: 163 Breeds from Common to Rare
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Publishing Details
Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs: 163 Breeds from Common to Rare
By (Author) Carol Ekarius
Workman Publishing
Storey Publishing LLC
10th September 2008
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
636
Physical Properties
Hardback
320
300g
Description
From the large-tailed Karakul sheep to the floppy-eared Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, North America is home to an extraordinary array of livestock. Comprehensive, colorful, and captivating, Storey s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs features full-color profiles of 163 livestock breeds. Whether you re looking for a gentle domestic backyard animal or are hoping to introduce a rare heritage breed on your farm, you re sure to find an animal that s perfect for your needs.
Author Bio
Carol Ekarius is the coauthor of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, The Field Guide to Fleece, and Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep, and the author of several books including Small-Scale Livestock Farming, Storey s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, and Storey s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs. She lives in the mountains of Colorado.
