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Dr. Thomas Lecky developed three breeds of cattle suited to the tropics- Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red, and Jamaica Black. His particular cattle breeding technique forms the basis for breeding experiments worldwide.
Thomas Phillip Lecky was born on December 31st 1904 in Portland, Jamaica. He grew up on the slopes of the Blue Mountains and saw his neighbours struggle with poverty and poor farming practices. He knew he wanted to make a difference in his community.
At age 17, he attended the Government Farm School (Jamaica School of Agriculture) on scholarship. He worked as a bench chemist and then a livestock foreman at Hope Farm. He obtained a Diploma in Agriculture from MacDonald College, McGill University, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science from Ontario Agricultural College (University of Guelph).
In 1934, he set up his own farm in Jamaica, breeding pigs and poultry but felt he was not using the full potential of his scientific training. Later, as Inspector of Livestock, Lecky propos
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Thomas Lecky
Jamaican scientist
The Honourable Dr. Thomas Phillip Lecky phDO.M.OJOBE | |
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| Born | (1904-12-31)December 31, 1904 Swift River, Portland, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire |
| Died | March 11, 1994 |
| 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, known as T.P. Lecky (1904-1994), was a Jamaican scientist who developed several new breeds of cattle. Lecky is known as one of Jamaica's earliest environmentalists, and a strong advocate for conservation of hillsides.[1] His research in boskap breeding led to the development of three breeds suited the tropical climate: Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red, and Jamaica Black. Jamaica Hope was the first breed of cattle indigenous to Jamaica. He is remembered as the Father of the Jamaican Dairy Industry.[1]
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