On the History of Cattle Genetic Resources

Cattle are our most important livestock species because of their production and role in human culture. Many breeds that differ in appearance, performance and environmental adaptation are kept on all inhabited continents, but the historic origin of the diverse phenotypes is not always clear. We give...

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Main Authors: Marleen Felius, Marie-Louise Beerling, David S. Buchanan, Bert Theunissen, Peter A. Koolmees, Johannes A. Lenstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/6/4/705