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Book (stand-alone)Livestock breeds of China 1984
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No results found.This book gives a brief account of the distribution of livestock in various regions of China, as well as the breed characteristics developed under different ecological conditions. An attempt is made to illustrate the influence on breed formation of environmental factors, in addition to those of genetics and selection. The livestock breeds enumerated Include 14 horse, 2 camel, 14 yellow cattle, 4 dairy and milk/meat dual-purpose cattle, 8 water buffalo (types), 6 yak (types), 13 sheep, 18 goat an d 15 swine. An understanding of animal ecology will undoubtedly guide plans for regionalitzation of livestock In our country. It is also pointed out that our rich breed resources provide us with genetic material of great value in animal breeding. our swine breeds Influenced the improvement or formation of some foreign breeds In the past, and may have even more influence In the future, though this may not be foreseen at present. We should, therefore, promptly study breed characteristics, and wo rk on the Investigation, protection, selection, development and utilization of these valuable resources. The present work is not merely an English translation of the author's recent book, published in Chinese In 1980. It is greatly expanded, and a new chapter on Goat Breeds has been added. Some revisions and necessary corrections have been wde and more illustrations added to ensure that readers will more easily obtain a general idea of the ecological characteristics of livestock breeds in Chin a. Attempts made here to Illustrate the relationship between our livestock breeds and their environments are restricted by the knowledge of the author and the reference data available. This book is just a beginning, and it is earnestly hoped that further systematic and Intensive studies in the field of animal ecology will be made by others. -
Book (stand-alone)FAO-ICAR Seminar on Camelids - Current status of genetic resources, recording and production systems in African, Asian and American Camelids - Sousse, Tunisia, 30 May 2004
ICAR Technical Series no. 11
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No results found.The seminar, organised during the 34th ICAR Session, held in Sousse, Tunisia, offered the possibility: • to get acquainted with camelid production systems in Africa, Asia and South America, including environmental, management, health, breeding, reproductive and market aspects • to gain insignt on the status of camelid genetic resources in several countries of Africa, Asia and South America • to discuss actual - if existing - and potentiel recording systems for camelids with emphasis on mil k, meat and fiber production • to evaluate the need for reasearch and development in camelids at regional and global level • to exchange experiences among participants coming from different world areas -
ProjectImproving Livestock Genetic Resources in the Republic of Moldova - TCP/MOL/3503 2019
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No results found.Cattle rearing is important for the livelihoods of subsistence farmers in the Republic of Moldova. Despite great potential to further develop the dairy sector, cattle populations are decreasing and total milk and beef production levels remain relatively low. Neither a national cattle breeding programme nor a performance record keeping system exist, further stifling potential growth. Thus, this project aimed to improve genetic resources in the livestock sector and develop a strategy to manage and monitor animal genetic resources, improve cattle breeding and re-introduce milk quality analyses and performance recording.
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