The Best Breeds of British Livestock

Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of Watson's "The Best Breeds of British Stock: A Practical Guide For Farmers and Owners of Livestock in England" is considered one of the most important works ever published on British livestock. First published in 1898, this important work on beef cattle, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Chapters include Shorthorn Cattle As Beef Producers, Shorthorns As Milk Producers, Hereford Cattle, Scottish Breeds of Cattle, Channel Islands Cattle, Kerry and Kerry-Dexter Cattle, Devon and Sussex Cattle, Heavy Horses, Shire Horses, Light Horses - Breeding and Management, Sheep, Pigs and more. An enlightening read on heritage livestock of British origin. 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.