- Current endangered breeds may possess some until not appreciated genetic characters, which can be desired and of advantage in future - Endangered domestic breeds as reserve population when the useable genetic variation in presently dominating populations declines - Some domestic animals are historically closely linked to different farming cultures, environments, religions, traditions, regions - Adaption ability, resistance to diseases - Results of human creation (worth preserving like a building or art) - In crossing programs with high yielding breeds may be economical - Under unfavourable conditions can be bred with minimum input - For demonstration and showing of historical development And of course: preserving biodiversity of a species!

Topic 44 Flashcards by Julie Smith Thjømøe

Breed definition

man made population of same species, domestic animal populations of the same species, common breeding history and origin, similarity or identity in conformation. Inheritance and transmission of breed traits to offspring

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Current endangered breeds may possess some until not appreciated genetic characters, which can be desired and of advantage in future
Endangered domestic breeds as reserve population when the useable genetic variation in presently dominating populations declines
Some domestic animals are historically closely linked to different farming cultures, environments, religions, traditions, regions
Adaption ability, resistance to diseases
Results of human creation (worth preserving like a building or art)
In crossing programs with high yielding breeds may be economical
Under unfavourable conditions can be bred with minimum input
For demonstration and showing of historical development
And of course: preserving biodiversity of a species!

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Topic 44 Flashcards

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