Herd Record of the Association of Breeders of Thorough-Bred Neat Stock Short Horns, Ayrshires and Devons

Herd Record of the Association of Breeders of Thorough-Bred Neat Stock Short Horns, Ayrshires and Devons by Various is a meticulous 1863 registry that documents the pedigrees, owners, and breeding standards of America's premier cattle lines. Compiled by dedicated committees and published amid careful verification, this agricultural reference traces pedigrees for Short Horns, Ayrshires, Devons and other neat stock, explaining the methods used to verify bloodlines and the committee’s insistence on purity. Readers will find detailed herd records, an extensive index of breeders and owners, and notes on the correspondence and research required to resolve doubtful pedigrees. The work sits at the intersection of 19th-century livestock breeding, agricultural history and practical animal husbandry, offering insight into the priorities and practices of early American breeders. Ideal for historians, livestock breeders, agricultural students, genealogists and anyone interested in historical cattle breeding, this nonfiction registry audiobook is an essential primary source for understanding breed development, pedigree verification and the evolution of organized breeding associations. Listen to explore foundational records that shaped modern cattle breeding.