Sheep Production in the Tropics and Sub-tropics
Description:... Ex-Libris. Usual Library Markings With No Underlining And Highlighting. Sheep Have Traditionally Formed An Important Part Of The Economy In Much Of The Tropics And Sub-Tropics, But It Is Only In Recent Years That Scientists Have Begun To Recognize Their True Value, Not Only For Their Ability To Convert Low Quality Vegetation Into Tangible Products Such As Meat, Wool, Milk, Skin, And Manure, But Also As A Capital Store In Societies Where Grazing Land Is Communally Owned And Banking Facilities Are Few And Unreliable. With The Increasing Awareness Of The Importance Of The Sheep, Development Projects Aimed At Improving The Standard Of Living Of The Rural Poor Are Now Focusing On Sheep Because, Unlike Larger Ruminants, Sheep Are Owned By The Poorer Sectors Of These Societies. Until Now There Has Been A Marked Gap In The Literature For A Textbook On Tropical Sheep Production For Agriculture And Veterinary Students. This Book Fills That Gap, Providing An Introduction To Breeds Of Sheep In The Tropics, Their Genetics And Environmental Physiology And Covering Such Important Topics As Management, Health, Nutrition, Feeding And Reproduction; Products And Systems Of Production; Products And Systems Of Production; Sociological And Economic Aspects Of Production; And Possible Improvements. The Book Also Contains A Glossary, A Substatial List Of Breed Names And Descriptions, And Over 1,000 References.
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