Thomas Lecky
Appearance
Thomas Lecky PH.D., O.M., O. J., O.B.E. | |
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Born | Swift River, Portland, Jamaica | December 31, 1904
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
- ^ 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.