Thomas Lecky
Thomas Phillip Lecky was a Jamaican cattle breeder. He bred the Jamaica Hope, Red, and Black cattle breeds, adapted for the local climate.[1][2]
Thomas Lecky PH.D., O.M., O. J., O.B.E. | |
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| Born | 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 |
References
- Tortello, Rebecca. "Dreamers Among Us - The Father of Jamaican Cattle". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Tanzanian President Impressed with Jamaica's Agricultural Research - Jamaica Information Service". Jamaica Information Service. 2009-11-24.
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