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Cattle Breeds in AustraliaCattle Breeds in Australia- A Complete Guide
J. M. Parsons
A definitive, full-colour guide to the cattle breeds currently registered in Australia. For each breed there is an outline of its history and origin, current distribution in Australia, characteristics, economic factors and, where available, a contact address for further information. The book contains photographs of the bulls, cows and calves for most breeds, and also includes an overview of the Australian cattle industry and its history, and a comprehensive list of the many breeds and varieties of cattle that occur throughout the world.
(224 pages, hardcover, Australia)

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Best Selling Book

Farming Meat GoatsFarming Meat Goats: Breeding, Production and Marketing
By Barbara Vincent
Goat meat is growing in popularity and is becoming an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats deals specifically with the production of goats for meat and addresses all aspects of the industry that the producer is likely to encounter. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing the breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing.
(274 pages, softcover, Australia)

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