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Conservation of rare and local breeds of livestock.
Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics) - 1 Apr 2018
Sponenberg D P, Beranger J, Martin A M, Couch C R
Abstract excerpt
The genetic diversity of domesticated species is contained within breeds, with the result that conserving breeds conserves this diversity. Breeds are predictable genetic resources that allow a match of animals with different environments and production goals. Breeds were developed through a process involving foundation, isolation and selection. Breed types that qualify as genetic resources include 'landraces'...
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