Local Cattle Breeds in Europe: Development of Policies and Strategies for Self-Sustaining Breeds

The majority of cattle breeds in Europe are native or local breeds, usually characterised by a limited geographical distribution. The breeds have significant potential as they are carrying large amounts of genetic variation and have important cultural, historical, socio-economic and environmental values. 'Local cattle is living inheritance, old germplasm which shouldn't get lost', said one farmer. These breeds were once regionally the most popular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 908686144X
• ISBN13: 9789086861446
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Brill Wageningen Academic
• Length: 154 Pages