Product Description
by Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), Us Dept of Agriculture (Author)
This special re-print edition of the USDA's "American Breeds of Beef Cattle" is a short guide to the Beef Cattle of America. First published by the U.S. Government in 1902, this important work on cattle, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Included are details on beef cattle breeds that were popular in the United States in the early 20th Century, including the Shorthorn, Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Galloway, Devon, Sussex, Red Poll, Polled Durham, Polled Swiss and Polled Hereford. Also included are details on selecting beef cattle to start a breeding program and other topics. Well illustrated. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
