EAN: 9783862631872

HIGHLAND CATTLE - STEPHAN JANZ GEBUNDEN

This book about the Icon of the Scottish Highlands is an extraordinary and passionate reference
work on the origins and history  characteristics and husbandry of Highland Cattle  the ancient
hardy breed from the bleak hills and stormy coasts of the northern British Isles. It is a
treasure trove for the breed's large global community of enthusiasts  whether farmer  hobby
breeder  or environmental landscape manager.Written in a very personal way  it contains all
that the author has experienced and learned from the animals and from other breeders in the
course of several decades of day to day management and breeding  and all that he has
meticulously researched about the origins and history of the Highland breed. It is a book with
almost missionary zeal in its writing  by which the author also familiarizes readers with the
cultural and historical background and the landscape and climatic conditions in which this
breed is embedded.Stephan Janz has been breeding Highland Cattle for more than thirty years and
his Jiggel Fold has gained a solid and renowned reputation in Germany. Scotland has ever since
become a place of longing and frequent visits for him. He has been honoured through serving on
the panel of judges of the Highland Cattle Society for many years and he has judged shows in
Germany  Scotland and other European countries.

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