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Karakul (fur-bearing) sheep and Persian lamb fur production / by A.A. MacMillan.: A12-8/78-1939E-PDF

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Agriculture.
  • Canada. Department of Agriculture. Production Service.
TitleKarakul (fur-bearing) sheep and Persian lamb fur production / by A.A. MacMillan.
Series title
  • Farmers' bulletin ; no. 78
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Cover title.
  • "Issued September 1938."
  • "The original edition of this bulletin was prepared in 1918 by Geo. E. O'Brien, who was then a member of the staff of the Sheep and Goat Division, Dominion Live Stock Branch. The present edition has been revised and enlarged by A. A. MacMillan, Associate Chief, Live Stock and Poultry Division, Production Service."--p. [2].
  • Issued also in French under title: Le mouton caracul et la production de fourrure persiane (mouton de Perse).
  • Historical publication digitized by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
  • Partial contents: The origin of the Karakul -- Introduction to North America -- Recognition as a pure breed in Canada -- Breed characteristics -- Cross-bred Karakuls -- Hardiness and adaptability to Canadian conditions -- Selection of breeding stock -- Mutton qualities -- Karakul wool -- Persian (baby lam fur) -- Trends in marketing Persian peltries -- Canadian market for Persian fur skins -- Curing raw skins.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Department of Agriculture: Production Service,1939.
Author / Contributor
  • MacMillan, A. A.
Description9 p. : ill.
Catalogue number
  • A12-8/78-1939E-PDF
Departmental catalogue numberPublication 654
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