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  • From: Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] ALBC Release: Managing Breeds for a Secure Future Now Available
  • Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:52:25 -0500

New book:
For Immediate Release

Managing Breeds for a Secure Future

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) is delighted to announce
the publication of its new book, "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future", in
time for the holiday season.

Written by livestock conservation leaders D. Phillip Sponenberg and Donald
E. Bixby, "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future" addresses the many
challenges of maintaining genetic diversity within species and breeds of
domesticated livestock and poultry. It is both a theoretical exposition and
a user’s guide. It examines conservation issues and practical approaches for
developing successful strategies for securing both standardized breeds and
landraces. The book is rich with examples that demonstrate the practical
application of the theory and that enable breed stewards to apply the
principles to their own herds and flocks.

Managing Breeds provides information useful to both the novice and the
experienced breeder.

Key points are pulled out of the text and examples are generously used to
help new breeders identify and understand fundamental concepts. Crisp,
clear, detailed explanations of techniques and strategies provide the fine
points needed by a master breeder.

The book also addresses the critically complex political and human issues
that occur when saving rare breeds. Every breed association or club has the
opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term success of its breed.
This book alerts association leaders to potential obstacles and pitfalls,
and informs all members of their responsibilities.

Breed association leaders and members, breed stewards, conservation
organizations, teachers, researchers, and students will find this book
excellent as a resource, a text, and a handbook. Breed stewards of all
levels of experience will find themselves returning to this book again and
again.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here are some reviews:

"Since 1977, Phil Sponenberg and Don Bixby at the American Livestock Breeds
Conservancy have been the nation’s leaders in protecting this valuable
resource for our children and their heirs. This book provides a great
service to that cause, with succinct strategies for protecting our food
future and respecting our farming past."

Carol Ekarius, author of a number of books on endangered breeds.
Hartsel, CO


"Intellect, passion, and action are choreographed seamlessly (by Sponenberg
& Bixby) in a dance to conserve livestock breeds. Each step necessary for
breed continuity and its unique regional traditions are outlined and
illustrated with interesting examples. This book is a comprehensive guide to
proper and practical breed conservation."

Connie Taylor, Navajo-Churro Sheep breeder and leader
Cerro Mojino Woolworks, Ojo Caliente, NM


"A thought provoking and vital reference for any person and every breed
association. This easy to read guide is critical to sustaining our
agricultural heritage. The gene pools of domestic agriculture are
evaporating gene puddles. Diversified agriculture systems, the keepers of
our “warehouse” of agricultural knowledge, and even rural land are also
disappearing. How can the individual breeder and the breed association
contribute to a sustainable and diverse agriculture system? What are the
principles, how can these principles be put into practice? Phil Sponenberg
and Don Bixby have tackled these issues over several decades and have
presented their knowledge, experience, and prescriptions in this valuable
resource. Breeders and breed associations will be well served by this
guide."

Fred Horak, Jacob Sheep breeder and leader
St. Jude’s Farm, Lucas, TX


"Managing Breeds for a Secure Future", soft cover, 220 pages, illustrated,
$22.95.

May be ordered directly from the ALBC office: ALBC, PO Box 477, Pittsboro,
NC 27312, phone (919) 542-5704, or email albc@albc-usa.org; or from our web
page: www.albc-usa.org.

*************************************
Established in 1977, The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a
national, non-profit, membership organization based in Pittsboro, North
Carolina, dedicated to the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds
of livestock and poultry. ALBC's conservation efforts include research on
breed status and characteristics; developing breed specific strategies for
conservation; maintaining a gene bank of rare breeds; strengthening the
stewardship skills
of breeders through various educational venues; and educating the public
through workshops, conferences and publications. ALBC is the only
organization in the United States that does this important work.

If you are not already a member, but would like to help save rare,
endangered breeds of livestock and poultry, consider joining! Membership is
only $30. To become a member, for information about breed conservation, or
to contribute to ALBC's efforts,contact us at: PO Box 477, Pittsboro, NC
27312, (919) 542-5704 or on the web at www.albc-usa.org.
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