CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES

F.G. Silversides, Universite Laval
D.L. Patterson, Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Material for a one-hour lecture in animal breeding courses, parts of which can be used for introductory genetics courses, animal science production courses and courses in ecology or ecological agriculture.

Contents:

  1. Problematic
  2. Reasons for Genetic Conservation
  3. Aims of Genetic Conservation
  4. Steps Necessary For Conservation
  5. Who Pays?
  6. Where is the Material to be Kept?
  7. Further Reading
  8. Addresses

Copies of this Pamphlet Can Be Obtained From:
Dr. S.K. Ho, Secretary
Canadian Animal Germplasm Technical Experts Board
Centre for Food and Animal Research,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6
Phone: (613) 759-1429
Fax: (613) 759-1465
E-Mail: HOSK@EM.AGR.CA

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