The Breeding Industry
Its Value to the Country, and its Needs

Originally published in 1906, this book explains both the scientific and practical aspects of the breeding industry in Britain.

Walter Heape (Author)

9781107423992, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 August 2014

168 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.17 kg

Originally published in 1906 as part of the National Problems series, this book explains both the scientific and practical aspects of the breeding industry in Britain. Heape stresses the importance of the animal breeder as part of the agricultural and economic infrastructure of the country, particularly at a time when horses were still used for transportation, and suggests ways in which the government of the time could be more supportive to animal breeders, who perform such a significant yet often overlooked role. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of British agriculture and animal husbandry.

Introduction
1. The breeding industry
2. The value of the breeding industry
3. The nature of the work required for the advancement of the breeding industry
4. The Board of Agriculture and the breeding industry
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental management [RNF]