Screen LibraryBreeding strategies for sustainable management of animal genetic resources.
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Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
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| Publisher Address: | Rome |
| Publication Dates: | 2010. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
FAO animal production and health guidelines, ; 3. |
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| Carrier Form: | xxv, 132 p.: ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Publication Frequency: | Also available online. |
| ISBN: |
9789251063910 9251063915 |
| Index Number: | S813 |
| CLC: | S813 |
| Call Number: | S813/B832 |
| Contents: |
Donation. Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126). 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. 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 guidelines is to help countries plan and develop effective genetic improvement programs and to maximize the chances that such programs will be sustained. These guidelines address Strategic Priority Area 2 of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic resources adopted in 2007, and are intended for use by policy-makers and organizations involved in livestock development.--Publisher's description. |