Managing Breeds for a Secure Future 3rd Edition - Sponenberg, D. Phillip

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Résumé :
D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD is Professor of Pathology and Genetics at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. His breed conservation endeavors include technical adviser for the Livestock Conservancy as well as extensive work in Latin America. This work has been pivotal in saving several endangered livestock breeds. Alison Martin is Executive Director at The Livestock Conservancy, USA. She has a PhD in Genetics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she specialized in disease resistance in poultry. Jeannette Beranger is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. With over 30 years' experience as an animal professional in veterinary and zoological institutions, she implements conservation programs, conducts field research, and advises farmers working with rare breeds. Recently she was honored as one of the top 45 Amazing Country Women in America by Country Woman magazine for her long standing dedication to endangered breed conservation....

Biographie:
D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD is Professor of Pathology and Genetics at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. His breed conservation endeavors include technical adviser for the Livestock Conservancy as well as extensive work in Latin America. This work has been pivotal in saving several endangered livestock breeds. Alison Martin is Executive Director at The Livestock Conservancy, USA. She has a PhD in Genetics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she specialized in disease resistance in poultry. Jeannette Beranger is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. With over 30 years' experience as an animal professional in veterinary and zoological institutions, she implements conservation programs, conducts field research, and advises farmers working with rare breeds. Recently she was honored as one of the top 45 Amazing Country Women in America by Country Woman magazine for her long standing dedication to endangered breed conservation....

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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.