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Book Synopsis
Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relatively small genetic pools, have evolved over time to suit particular environments and farming systems.

Table of Contents
Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

PART 1: THE NATURE OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

1. Biology of Domestication.

2. Origin and Differentiation of Breeds.

PART 2: THE UTILIZATION OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

3. Ecological Adaptations of Breeds.

4. Crossbreeding and Coadaptation.

5. Livestock Biodiversity and Sustainable Development.

PART 3: THE ASSESSMENT OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

6. Global Status of Livestock Biodiversity.

7. Characterization of Livestock Biodiversity.

PART 4: THE CONSERVATION OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

8. Management, Organization and Policy.

9. Conserving Specific Breeds.

PART 5: CONCLUSIONS.

Appendix.

References.

Subject Index.

Country & Breed Index.

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/11/2004
      ISBN13: 9780632054992, 978-0632054992
      ISBN10: 0632054999
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relatively small genetic pools, have evolved over time to suit particular environments and farming systems.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Acknowledgements.

      Introduction.

      PART 1: THE NATURE OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

      1. Biology of Domestication.

      2. Origin and Differentiation of Breeds.

      PART 2: THE UTILIZATION OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

      3. Ecological Adaptations of Breeds.

      4. Crossbreeding and Coadaptation.

      5. Livestock Biodiversity and Sustainable Development.

      PART 3: THE ASSESSMENT OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

      6. Global Status of Livestock Biodiversity.

      7. Characterization of Livestock Biodiversity.

      PART 4: THE CONSERVATION OF LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY.

      8. Management, Organization and Policy.

      9. Conserving Specific Breeds.

      PART 5: CONCLUSIONS.

      Appendix.

      References.

      Subject Index.

      Country & Breed Index.

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