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[Preservation of genetic variation in domestic animals using biotechnical methods].
DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift - 1 Jan 2000
Falge R, Ehling C, Niemann H
Abstract excerpt
The conservation of endangered breeds as live animals is at present the main national strategy of the government and breeding organizations to maintain genetic diversity. Fourty-three breeds and some old strains of cattle, pig, sheep, goat and horses are currently involved. Cryopreservation and banks for sperm, embryos or DNA are another type of genetic material which could subsequently be used for breeding and...
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