By Phil Sponenberg and Donald Bixby.
Addresses the many challenges of maintaining genetic diversity within species and breeds of domesticated livestock and poultry. It is both a theoretical exposition and a user's guide. It examines conservation issues and provides practical approaches for developing successful strategies for securing both standardized breeds and landraces.
Soft cover, 220 pages, 6 X 9, illustrated.Written by livestock conservation leaders D. Phillip Sponenberg and Donald E. Bixby, "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future" addresses the many challenges of maintaining genetic diversity within species and breeds of domesticated livestock and poultry. It is both a theoretical exposition and a user's guide. It examines conservation issues and practical approaches for developing successful strategies for securing both standardized breeds and landraces. The book is rich with examples that demonstrate the practical application of the theory and that enable breed stewards to apply the principles to their own herds and flocks.
Managing Breeds provides information useful to both the novice and the experienced breeder. Key points are pulled out of the text and examples are generously used to help new breeders identify and understand fundamental concepts. Crisp, clear, detailed explanations of techniques and strategies provide the fine points needed by a master breeder.
The book also addresses the critically complex political and human issues that occur when saving rare breeds. Every breed association or club has the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term success of its breed.
This book alerts association leaders to potential obstacles and pitfalls, and informs all members of their responsibilities.
Breed association leaders and members, breed stewards, conservation organizations, teachers, researchers, and students will find this book excellent as a resource, a text, and a handbook. Breed stewards of all levels of experience will find themselves returning to this book again and again.
