Status of China's livestock and poultry genetic resources

Author: Editorial Committee of "Status of China's Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources"
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book was compiled in response to the request of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to prepare "The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources." The Ministry of Agriculture has placed great importance on the compilation of "Status of China's Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources." The content of the book is thoroughly and comprehensively discussed. The book consists of seven parts, which respectively introduce the general overview of China's livestock industry, the assessment of genetic diversity in livestock and poultry, the changes in livestock product demand and their impact on animal genetic resource policies, strategies, and plans, a review of national resource conservation capabilities and an assessment of future capacity-building needs, the key areas of livestock and poultry genetic resource conservation and utilization, recommendations for international cooperation in livestock diversity, and a list and introduction of Chinese livestock and poultry breeds. This book is an extremely valuable and important document, fully demonstrating the significant role of China's livestock and poultry genetic resources on the international stage and elaborating on the substantial efforts made by the Chinese government in the conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources.