Managing Breeds for a Secure Future: Strategies for Breeders and Breed Associations

By Phillip Sponenberg, Alison Martin, Jeannette Beranger, et al.

Ensure the future of livestock breeds with expert strategies for breeders and associations.

Managing Breeds for a Secure Future offers practical guidance on preserving and improving livestock, poultry, and dog breeds. This third edition provides updated strategies for breed formation, genetic management, and population analysis. Learn how to balance breed biology with market demands and cultural factors to secure long-term breed survival.

Discover detailed breeding protocols, including rescue techniques for endangered populations. Gain insights into breed standards, assisted reproduction, and the pivotal role of breed associations. This edition emphasizes the importance of genetic diversity and provides tools for analyzing population structure. Ideal for breeders, animal scientists, and conservationists dedicated to safeguarding animal genetic resources.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178918164X
• ISBN13: 9781789181647
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: 5m Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 2.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.6"