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]

Dr. Thomas Phillip (T.P.) Lecky, pioneer Jamaican Scientist, was born on December 31, 1904. He was the twelfth of thirteen children and grew up in Swift River, Portland. Lecky was introduced to agriculture at an early age, as his father was a farmer and …

TP Lecky's work became a standard for breeders in the tropical world. In recognition for his role as an incredible Jamaican scientist, he received Jamaica's highest civilian honour, the Order of Merit.

2022年12月10日 · WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Following more than 10 years of waiting, the trial of three cops charged in connection with the 2014 beating death of 31-year-... An enduring example of a Jamaican who used...

Prior to his passing, Dr. T.P. Lecky received Jamaica's highest civilian honour, the Order of Merit, for creating new breeds based on foreign cattle that reproduce on their own without acting like cross breeds or hybrids. He also received the Norman Manley Award for excellence.

2023年7月14日 · Dr Thomas Lecky (centre), a pioneer in cattle breeding, receiving the first Norman Manley Award for Excellence, an illuminated scroll, from the widow of the late national hero, Mrs Edna Manley, at a banquet for the occasion at the Sheraton Kingston Hotel on July 4, 1970. Applauding at left is Prime Minister Hugh Shearer.

THOMAS P. LECKY, PH.D., O.M., O. J., O.B.E. (1904 – 1994) Pioneer Jamaican Scientist. The Father of the Jamaican Dairy Industry. The first Jamaican to receive a Ph.D. in agriculture, his work would revolutionize the Jamaican dairy industry and improve the lives of …

Jamaica's First Scientist | The extraordinary Hon. Dr T.P. Lecky | Biography | History | Inspiration. Thomas Phillip Lecky, known as T.P. Lecky, was a Jamaican scientist who developed several...

2010年10月12日 · Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red, Jamaica Brahman, and Jamaica Black are a few phrases that should come to mind when you hear the name TP Lecky. Born Thomas Lecky in 1904, the brilliant Jamaican...

Dr Thomas Lecky’s interest in cattle farming and his concern for the poor people of Jamaica led to the development of three new breeds of cattle suited to a tropical environment - the Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red and Jamaica Black. His technique has influenced cattle-breeding practices around the world.