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Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management

Reasons for the accelerating loss of animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity include indiscriminate crossbreeding, breed substitution, natural disasters and civil strife. The mechanisms through which these factors impact AnGR diversity are identified together with indigenous AnGR management practic...

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Main Authors: Alemayehu, N., Gebru, G., Drucker, Adam G.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: Ethiopian Society of Animal Production 2004
Subjects:
animal genetic resources
indigenous knowledge
resource management
resource conservation
land races
crossbreeding
breeds (animals)
selection
restocking
disasters
environmental factors
community development
transhumance
animal performance
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51009
Summary:Reasons for the accelerating loss of animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity include indiscriminate crossbreeding, breed substitution, natural disasters and civil strife. The mechanisms through which these factors impact AnGR diversity are identified together with indigenous AnGR management practices that could be integrated into a scientifically based conservation strategy.

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