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Since the middle of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a succession of political and social disruptions. Globalisation, technological advancement, climate change, human migration, war and conflict – all have caused major worldwide upheavals. In this light, it’s unsurprising that conservation of rare breed animals has been neglected. Yet the preservation of these genetic resources – this biological diversity – is an essential ingredient of sustainable life on Earth, and not something we can afford to lose. The Quest to Conserve Rare Breeds: Setting The Record Straight challenges often repeated ‘facts’ about livestock farming, straight from the horse’s mouth. In it, rare breeds expert Lawrence Alderson CBE argues for a reasoned and evidence-based approach from political and public circles. 132 p.
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- Lawrence Alderson. International Consultant on Animal Genetic Resources and Chairman of Countrywide Livestock Ltd (UK).
- Publication date (digital version): 2020-06 – CABI; Copyright © 2020 by L. Alderson.
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