Breeding strategies for sustainable management of animal genetic resources.
Genetic improvement is an essential component of the management of animal genetic resources and can make important contributions to food security and rural development. Yet, the majority of developing countries have not been successful in sustaining breed development programs. The objective of these...
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| Language: | English |
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Rome :
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
2010.
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| Series: | FAO animal production and health guidelines ;
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Table of Contents:
- Forming the working group for preparing animal breeding strategies
- Identifying livestock development objectives and strategies
- Matching animal genetic resources with production systems
- Developing straight-breeding programmes
- Developing cross-breeding programmes
- Evaluating investment decisions.