Thomas Lecky

Thomas Lecky
PH.D., O.M., O. J., O.B.E.
Born (1904-12-31)December 31, 1904
Swift River, Portland, Jamaica
Died 1994
Nationality Jamaican
Alma mater McGill
Ontario Agricultural College
University of Edinburgh
Known for Jamaica Black cattle breed
Awards Jamaica Order of Merit
Scientific career
Fields Animal husbandry

Thomas Phillip Lecky was a Jamaican agronomist. He bred the Jamaica Hope, Red, and Black cattle breeds, adapted for the local climate.[1][2]

References

  1. Tortello, Rebecca. "Dreamers Among Us - The Father of Jamaican Cattle". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. "Tanzanian President Impressed with Jamaica's Agricultural Research - Jamaica Information Service". Jamaica Information Service. 2009-11-24.


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