Genetic Diversity among European Cattle Breeds
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Over the centuries since mankind first started farming, genetic variation has allowed the selection of the improved crops and livestock that have fed an ever increasing population. Maintaining genetic variation is crucial if we want to continue to improve our livestock and respond to changes in climate, disease or consumer preferences. This article describes work at the Roslin Institute on the evaluation of genetic diversity in European cattle breeds.
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تاریخ انتشار 1998