The role of research and a seed stock industry in the in situ conservation of livestock genetic resources
Africa is richly endowed with large numbers of indigenous livestock breeds. However, there is a perception that a major constraint to livestock production is the limited genetic potential of these breeds. This paper uses the Nguni from South Africa as an example, and demonstrates the role of rese...
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| Format: | Conference Paper |
| Language: | Inglés |
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TSAP and ILRI
2006
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4766 |
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