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BL
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658914
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dltt
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| Main Entry
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Hall, Stephen J. G
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| Title & Author
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Livestock biodiversity : : genetic resources for the farming of the future /\ Stephen J.G. Hall
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed
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| Publication Statement
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Ames, Iowa :: Blackwell Pub.,, 2004
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| Page. NO
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x, 269 p. :: ill., maps ;; 25 cm
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| ISBN
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0632054999 (hardback : alk. paper)
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: 9780632054992 (hardback : alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-257) and indexes
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| Contents
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The nature of livestock biodiversity -- The utilization of livestock biodiversity -- The assessment of livestock biodiversity -- The conservation of livestock biodiversity -- Conclusions
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| Abstract
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"This book offers a detailed and comprehensive overview of livestock biodiversity. It explores the history behind it, shows how livestock biodiversity can be utilized as animal genetic resources through breed development and by crossbreeding, examines the state of world livestock biodiversity today, and emphasizes the importance of conserving and developing the biodiversity of livestock."--BOOK JACKET
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| Subject
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Livestock-- Germplasm resources
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Biodiversity conservation
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| Dewey Classification
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636.08/21
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| LC Classification
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SF105.3.H35 2004
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SF105.3.H35 2004
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