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D. P. Sponenberg 2005 Some of the Pineywoods cattle strains are rare, and some are close to extinction. In order to keep the genetic material from these available to the breed, it will be important...

Dr. Sponenberg Conservation breeding is somewhat different than production breeding, but is essential if the various strains of the Pineywoods cattle are to see the next few decades. Conservation...

D. P. Sponenberg A few general issues are facing the Pineywoods breed, and the next decade will determine how much of the breed is brought into the future. Not only is it important to assure the...

D. P. Sponenberg Pineywoods cattle are an important genetic resource for the deep south, but will only continue to be important if they are carefully bred and maintained. Purity is important. The...

Pineywoods Cattle Strains D. P. Sponenberg Pineywoods cattle are a landrace breed, which means that the breed formed under local conditions for local purposes – usually with a great deal of...