This training resource is presented in five modules. 1) Global perspectives on animal genetic resources for sustainable agriculture and food production in the tropics. This module provides some insight into the need for better use of animal genetic resources (AnGR) in the context of projected dem...
International Livestock Research Institute
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[Animal genetics training resources: Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries]
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Animal genetics training resources: Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries
Animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity contributes in many ways to human survival and well-being. However, 32% of livestock breeds are threatened. Such an irreversible loss of genetic diversity reduces opportunities to improve food security, reduce poverty and shift towards sustainable agricult...
Kai, L.
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Yu-lian, M.
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Shu-Lin, Y.
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Lan, L.
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Xin-xu, Y.
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Yong, G.
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Shu-tang, F.
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Han Jianlin
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[Study on genetic variation of inbred families of Wuzhishan Miniature pig using microsatellite DNA Loci]
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Study on genetic variation of inbred families of Wuzhishan Miniature pig using microsatellite DNA Loci
Though this research still has a long way to go before it will benefit farmers, the resulting cows could potentially be more productive and safer than current animals. Recorded at the ILRI Annual Program Meeting, Addis Ababa, 14-17 April 2010.
This paper adapts the safe minimum standard (SMS) approach so as to explore its use as a potential policy decision support tool that can be applied to issues related to the conservation and sustainable use of farm animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity. Empirical SMS cost estimates are obtained...
Drucker, A.G.
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[An application of the use of safe minimum standards in the conservation of livestock biodiversity]
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An application of the use of safe minimum standards in the conservation of livestock biodiversity
Economic analysis can play an important role in the sustainable management of animal genetic resources (AnGR). The first report on The State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (first SoW-AnGR) (FAO, 2007a) included a section on methods for econ...
Drucker, A.G.
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Ayalew, W.
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Zander, K.K.
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[Economics of animal genetic resources use and conservation]
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Economics of animal genetic resources use and conservation
The overall objective of the conference was to provide an opportunity for African scientists and the broader stakeholder groups of the livestock sector to discuss the potential role of biotechnology in animal agriculture to improve the livelihoods of African people. The conference aimed to attemp...
Tanzania Society for Animal Production
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[The role of biotechnology in animal agriculture to address poverty in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. Proceedings of the 4th all Africa conference on animal agriculture and the 31st annual meeting of the Tanzania Society for Animal Production]
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The role of biotechnology in animal agriculture to address poverty in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. Proceedings of the 4th all Africa conference on animal agriculture and the 31st annual meeting of the Tanzania Society for Animal Production
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 prac...
Alemayehu, N.
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Gebru, G.
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Drucker, A.G.
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[Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management]
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Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management
Zander, K.K.
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Signorello, G.
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Salvo, M. de
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Gandini, G.
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Drucker, A.G.
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[Assessing the total economic value of threatened livestock breeds in Italy: implications for conservation policy]
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Assessing the total economic value of threatened livestock breeds in Italy: implications for conservation policy
Bingbing, X.
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Lingxia Han
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Haibo, Y.
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Changde, S.
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Jia, X.
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Liandong Qu
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Han Jianlin
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[Genetic diversity of specific pathogen-free HBK-B and HBK-Q duck populations]
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Genetic diversity of specific pathogen-free HBK-B and HBK-Q duck populations