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Cryobanking of farm animal gametes and embryos as a means of conserving livestock genetics.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Apr 2013
Mara L, Casu Sara, Carta A, Dattena M
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In the last few decades, farm animal genetic diversity has rapidly declined, mainly due to changing market demands and intensification of agriculture. But, since the removal of single species can affect the functioning of global ecosystems, it is in the interest of international community to conserve the livestock genetics and to maintain biodiversity. Increasing awareness on the reduction of breed diversity has...
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