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Cattle: A Handbook to the Breeds of the World Hardcover – 29 Mar. 2007

by Valerie Porter (Author), Jake Tebbit (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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This book describes in detail nearly every variety and breed of cattle in the world, both domesticated and wild. It includes most of the newest breeds [especially the zebu/taurine crosses and bison/cattle and yak/cattle hybrids] and many important extinct breeds. The early chapters trace the domestication of cattle, looking more closely at the now extinct ancestral aurochs, and how different types and breeds gradually evolved, while later chapters study wild species of the cattle family and some of their unusual interesting domesticants, especially in Asia.
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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The Crowood Press Ltd
  4. Publication date
    29 Mar. 2007
  5. Dimensions
    19.05 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    186126934X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1861269348
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About the Author

Valerie Porter has written some 30 books on rural themes including Saving the Breeds a history of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, written jointly with Lawrence Alderson. She has edited an extensive range of agricultural, veterinary and life sciences books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Crowood Press Ltd (29 Mar. 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 186126934X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861269348
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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    Jake Tebbit is a successful illustrator and designer. He studied Graphic Design at Cambridge Art School and Kingston upon Thames School of Art, gaining a BA in Graphic Design. He also has an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University. His first job was as a background artist for Halas & Batchelor, the British animation company; he then moved on to become Senior Editorial Artist for Reed Publishing before becoming a freelance illustrator in 1977.

    He has worked for many publishers, including children’s, educational, agricultural and reference books. From 1983 to 2003 he provided the weekly editorial cartoon for Farmers Weekly, the leading agricultural journal of the UK. He has illustrated for the popular BBC Jackanory children’s television series including 101 Dalmatians, The Sheep Pig and other titles.

    He enjoys the countryside, singing and playing traditional British folk music, drinking cider and wine, and travels when he can.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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feltpatc
5.0 out of 5 stars book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2016
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very good value for money
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A. Chappell
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for all those interested in cattle.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2011
This comprehensive guide to cattle is an essential addition to anyone with a serious interest in cattle, whether or not they intend to keep any. The information on each breed is well researched and reliable and the paintings are of near photographic accuracy. My only critisms are that in the section on the Welsh Black, Bolian Gwynion is referred to as the White Welsh instead of Belted Welsh which is how it is defined in Appendix IIIb. Another misprint is that some of the maps have their symbols marking the places of origin of different breeds in the wrong position, usually too far left.

These nitpickings aside, I personally found this book immensely pleasing. It in detail covers the complex histories and relationships of many of today's modern breeds as well as covering the more obscure and rarer breeds that are on the brink of extinction. Also covered are many of the different variations that can make up a breed.

Definitely worth five stars.
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Marsha Lowrance
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 1 December 2017
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Bought this for my mother and she loved it. Worth the money!
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Carl Albrecht
5.0 out of 5 stars For cattle enthusiasts
Reviewed in Germany on 25 January 2016
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This book is the ultimate must have for cattle fans describing the cattle breeds of the world. Each breed has its own short description and is painted very detailed.
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Philippe Ritchie
2.0 out of 5 stars Needs pictures and more structure, but not bad.
Reviewed in Canada on 11 January 2012
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The research made on the breeds is interesting and the information is satisfying depending on your needs. I think it needs more structure and most important PICTURES. Not every breed has drawings making it limited. I do not recommend it. Poorly organized, look for a breed and you will find in the index 15 places where the breed is mentioned in the book, so have patience searching for it's full description and when you find it don't expect to have the drawing next to it.
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Donna Boecher
5.0 out of 5 stars Meets all needs
Reviewed in the United States on 27 August 2016
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Excellent coverage worldwide; beautiful pictures; good details on all.
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Ella32
5.0 out of 5 stars The one and only!!!
Reviewed in Germany on 26 November 2013
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I have been searching since years fpr a book on cows and finally I found it with this one! It is beautiful!!! Thanks!!!
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