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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES. 



HANDBOOK OF BRITISH BREEDS 

 OF LIVE STOCK. 



NEW ISSUE. 



Third Editiox. 



The third edition of the Handbook of British Breeds 

 of Live Stock is now on sale at the Offices of the Ministry. 

 The Handbook has been extensively revised since the 

 last edition was issued in 1913, and it is hoped that it 

 will prove of service to all who are interested in live 

 stock, whether for exportation or otherwise. 



The object of this publication is to give an account 

 of the principal characteristics of all the British breeds 

 of horses, cattle, sheep and pigs, with a brief history of 

 their origin, and of some of the principal animals which 

 have formed the foundation stock of the pedigree animals 

 of the present day. A statement of the more important 

 shows and places at whicli the animals of each breed can 

 be bought, together with an indication of the average 

 prices, is given for the information of prospective pur- 

 chasers. TTie names and addresses of the secretaries of 

 breed societies are also given. 



The Handbook contains loG [lages of letterpress, 

 and is illustrated by some ninety photographs of animals 

 of the different breeds. Copies may be obtained from 

 the Offices of the Ministry, 3, St. James's Square, London, 

 S.W. 1, price 3s. 6d. net, bound in paper boards. 



