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Inbreeding and reproduction in endangered ungulates: preservation of genetic variation through the Organization of Genetic Resource Banks.
Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene - 1 Oct 2006
Roldan E R S, Gomendio M, Garde J J, Espeso G, Ledda S, Berlinguer F, del Olmo A, Soler A J, Arregui L, Crespo C, González R
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There is a constant increase in the number of species suffering marked reductions in population size. This reduction in size and the lack of genetic flow may lead to a decrease in genetic variability and to matings between close relatives (i.e. inbreeding) with an ensuing reduction in fitness. It...
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