"This is a new edition of a standard reference text, and contains key breed information about cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, asses and buffalo. It contains approximately 11,500 entries and cross-references, on breeds, sub-breeds, types, varieties, strains and lines of these species. The aim is to include all the livestock names that may be encountered in international literature." "Each entry includes the current recommended English name, region or country of origin (where known), notes on usage, followed by a brief physical description of the breed, in terms of colour/markings, horns and coat type. There is a description of the relationship with other breeds or types, and historical notes about the origin of the breed, plus details of breed societies, and herdbooks where relevant. Finally, foreign names and synonyms are listed, to aid identification." "It is an essential reference book for all those concerned with domestic livestock, in animal breeding and genetics."--Jacket.

Revised edition of: A world dictionary of livestock breeds, types, and varieties / I.L. Mason. 4th ed. 1996.

A world dictionary of livestock breeds, types, and varieties.