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Beautiful Sheep

Author : Kathryn Dun

Publisher : Ivy Press

Page : 115 pages

File Size : 33,39 MB

Release : 2020-03-03

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1782407774

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Book Description

This stunning collection of portraits shows sheep as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring commissioned studio photography of champion breeds styled to perfection prior to competition, the animals showcased here are works of ovine art. Beautiful color portraits of 42 different breeds from around the globe are accompanied by graphic charts containing all the essential breed information. There’s also a potted history of sheep, plus reportage photography of the behind-the-scenes primping and preening at the agricultural shows, to document the care lavished on prizewinning sheep as well as the nail-biting judging process. Whether you regard it as a photographic exposition, an amusing objet d’art, or a shepherd’s delight packed with visual and texual breed information, this is a unique giftbook destined to adorn coffee tables around the globe.



Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs

Author : Carol Ekarius

Publisher : Storey Publishing

Page : 319 pages

File Size : 12,74 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781603420365

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Book Description

This book covers the most significant breeds of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - from the common Guernsey cow to the near-extinct Guinea hog. For each breed, Ekarius provides full-colour photographs, a brief history, and details about the breed's unique qualities and quirks. Readers will enjoy reading about major breeds such as the iconic Holstein cow, and Icelandic sheep, as well as hundreds of lesser-known varieties, like the long-legged, ginger-coloured Tamworth pig; the lilac-spotted Jacob Sheep; the deer like San Clemente goat; and the powerful, droopy-eared Guzerat cow.





Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 Volume Pack

Author : Valerie Porter

Publisher : CABI

Page : 1109 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2016-03-09

Category : Science

ISBN : 1845934660

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Book Description

Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding describes breeds of livestock worldwide as well as a range of breed-related subjects such as husbandry, health and behaviour. This definitive and prestigious reference work presents easily accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors and related species), genetics and breeding, livestock produce and markets, as well as breed conservation and the cultural and social aspects of livestock farming. Written by renowned livestock authorities, these volumes draw on the authors' lifelong interest and involvement in livestock breeds of the world, presenting a unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids, yak and other domesticants.



Changes in the Sheep Industry in the United States

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 10,43 MB

Release : 2008-09-26

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0309134390

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Book Description

The U.S. sheep industry is complex, multifaceted, and rooted in history and tradition. The dominant feature of sheep production in the United States, and, thus, the focus of much producer and policy concern, has been the steady decline in sheep and lamb inventories since the mid-1940s. Although often described as "an industry in decline," this report concludes that a better description of the current U.S. sheep industry is "an industry in transition."



British Sheep Breeds

Author : Elizabeth Henson

Publisher : Shire Publications

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,69 MB

Release : 2009-06-23

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780852637791

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Book Description

There are over thirty million sheep in Britain belonging to more than sixty different breeds. They are almost as varied in shape, color and size as the many breeds of dog, but are far less well-known. The sheep industry in Britain is based on a stratified system which makes the best use of the harsh mountains of Scotland, Wales and northern England, as well as of the more fertile and mild regions of southern Britain. It has helped to develop a rich range of specialist regional breed types. This book places the breeds into intelligible groups by outlining the way the national industry works, classifying their different roles and determining where each breed fits into an overall picture. Each breed and its wool is featured and illustrated with an extensive collection of pictures.