An approach to the optimal allocation of conservation funds to minimize loss of genetic diversity between livestock breeds

About 30% of all farm animal breeds worldwide are at risk of extinction. To prevent this irreversible erosion of genetic diversity, the limited funds available for conservation need to be allocated in the most efficient way. Applying the diversity concept of Weitzman [Quart. J. Econ. CVII (1992) 363...

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Main Authors: Simianer, H., Marti, S., Gibson, John P., Hanotte, Olivier H., Rege, J.E.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2003
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/1559

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