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Endangered Livestock
Modern food production has changed agriculture drastically. It used to be that many different breeds were used on farms to produce meat, milk and eggs. Today, the breeds that produce maximum output are used to the exclusion of all others. In the United States, one breed of dairy cattle (the Holstein) produces almost all the […]
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals, may be male dog aggressive What is the origin of the Glen of Imaal Terrier? When Elizabeth I hired French […]
Pekin Bantams
The first Pekins are said to have been stolen from a private collection held by the emperor of China in Peking around 1860. According to another story, they were imported from China around 1830-1840 and presented to Queen Victoria. They were then crossed with other breeds and are know today as Pekin Bantams. Pekin Bantams […]