Rare Breeds of Heritage Livestock in New Zealand
This new book is about the rare breeds of heritage livestock that are found in New Zealand. Many of these are so reduced in numbers that their future now hangs in the balance. Each was brought into the country, or developed here, before 1950 and has been here continuously ever since, but their numbers are now so low that they must be considered rare if not endangered. If they are allowed to die out, our options for future livestock needs will be drastically reduced. The call to conserve rare breeds is all the more important these days when the threat of climatic change leaves us with an uncertain future.
All royalties from the sale of this book go to the Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand.
| The book will be officially "launched" on 13 March 2010, see Book Launch, but is available now. |
RRP: $59.99 (New Zealand dollars)
Size: 180mm x 250mm
Publication Date: March 2010
ISBN: 9781869537746
Pages: 152
Binding: Hard cover
Authors: Michael Trotter & Beverley McCulloch
Publisher: David Bateman Limited, Auckland
Available: At all good booksellers, plus on-line outlets such as Fishpond and The Nile.
