The Breeding Of Animals (1917)

By Frederick Blackman Mumford and Charles Frederick Mitchell

Book Overview

The Breeding of Animals is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Blackman Mumford in 1917. The book focuses on the breeding of domestic animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. It covers a wide range of topics related to animal breeding, such as breeding principles, selection of animals, breeding practices, and genetic improvement.The book begins with an introduction to the principles of breeding, including the laws of inheritance and variation. It then delves into the selection of animals for breeding, covering topics such as pedigree analysis, performance testing, and visual appraisal. The book also discusses the various breeding practices used in animal husbandry, including line breeding, inbreeding, and crossbreeding.The Breeding of Animals also explores the genetic improvement of domestic animals, including the use of artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and genetic engineering. The book concludes with a discussion of the economic importance of animal breeding, including the role of breeding in improving the quality and productivity of livestock.Overall, The Breeding of Animals is a valuable resource for anyone interested in animal breeding, from farmers and ranchers to students and researchers in the field of animal science. It provides a thorough overview of the principles and practices of animal breeding, as well as insights into the genetic improvement of domestic animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143713646X
• ISBN13: 9781437136463
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"