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Traditional Turkeys Are Disappearing Breed

On November 22, Americans observe Thanksgiving, an iconic harvest festival with roots in the nation's 17th-century settlement by European colonists.

 Roasted turkey is the traditional centerpiece. But the breeds of turkey which were on the table in early America have nearly disappeared, replaced by a domesticated bird that is bigger, faster-growing and cheaper to raise.

 Disappearing breed

 Around the world, many traditional livestock breeds are disappearing as industrial meat production ...

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