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Kor Oldenbroek

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In: Utilisation and conservation of farm animal genetic resources

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Kor Oldenbroek

Kor Oldenbroek Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands, P.O. Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands

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Pages:: 13–27

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.3920/9789086865925_002

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This chapter describes the challenges for food production by livestock brought about by the growth of the global human population and changes in its consumption profile. These challenges result in an intensification of livestock systems, in the development by breeding of a limited number of breeds within a species and in high selection intensities within these breeds. The genetic variation, comprised of components between and within breeds, is under threat. The threat of genetic erosion and the causes are different between species. Genetic diversity should be conserved to maintain the flexibility of livestock systems and to sustain the further development of rural areas. The global and regional activities for conservation and sustainable utilisation of farm animal genetic resources are briefly summarised and methods are outlined. Different groups of stakeholders can play a role in neutralising the threats and using opportunities to utilise and conserve genetic diversity.

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Utilisation and conservation of farm animal genetic resources

E-Book ISBN:: 9789086865925

Publisher:: Wageningen Academic

Print Publication Date:: 10 Oct 2007

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  - Animal & Veterinary

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