9780282914561 - Appliances and Methods for Pedigree Poultry Breeding (Classic Reprint) von Pearl, Raymond (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of poultry breeding, offering practical solutions to the challenges of maintaining accurate pedigree records. The author emphasizes the importance of meticulous record-keeping in scientific and utilitarian breeding endeavors, recognizing the complexities that arise as breeding stock expands. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century agricultural practices, the book introduces innovative techniques and tools developed at the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station. Readers will discover detailed descriptions of trap nests, egg-distributing tables, and chick leg-band benders, all designed to streamline the breeding process and ensure the integrity of pedigrees. The author explores the principles of heredity and the significance of understanding ancestry in breeding for desired traits. The book's insights underscore the importance of systematic breeding operations in advancing both scientific knowledge and practical poultry production. Ultimately, this work serves as a testament to the transformative power of meticulous record-keeping in shaping the future of poultry breeding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.