Alderson, Lawrence,

The quest to conserve rare breeds : setting the record straight / Lawrence Alderson. - 1 online resource (ix, 119 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A blank canvas -- Visionaries: a concept is born -- Building the structure -- Conservation in action -- The way ahead.

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This book contains 5 chapters that describe the history, development, current progress, planning, sustainability and future challenges of animal breeding programmes to ensure the survival of rare and endangered livestock breeds, while also promoting biological diversity, environmental protection and sustainability of animal production systems.



9781789247138 9781789247121

2020023622


Rare breeds--Conservation.
Rare breeds--Breeding.
Sustainable biodiversity.
Animal breeding.
Animal production.
Biodiversity.
Breeding programmes.
Breeds.
Domestic animals.
Endangered breeds.
Environmental protection.
History.
Livestock.
Livestock farming.
Planning.
Rare breeds.
Sustainability.

SF105.27 / .A43 2020eb

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