This book provides an overview of developments in the conservation and sustainable utilisation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources. It is based on presentations gi

This is a real threat for the genetic diversity within species.

Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relative

These guidelines present the basic concepts involved in the development and implementation of in vivo conservation plans for animal genetic resources for food a

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical app