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Adaptive traits of indigenous cattle breeds: The Mediterranean Baladi as a case study.
Meat science - 1 Nov 2015
Shabtay Ariel
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Generally taken, breeds of Bos taurus ancestry are considered more productive, in comparison with Bos indicus derived breeds that present enhanced hardiness and disease resistance, low nutritional requirements and higher capability of feed utilization. While breeds of B. taurus have been mostly selected for intensive production systems, indigenous cattle, developed mostly from indicine and African taurines,...
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