Genetic diversity can play a crucial role in keeping livestock breeds healthy, productive and adaptable. John Elliot ...

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New research warns intensive cattle breeding may reduce genetic diversity needed for disease resistance, fertility and climate resilience.

Selective breeding has boosted cattle productivity but may also have stripped away genetic traits that could prove crucial ...

Mario Garcia Podesta, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Victor Tsuma, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Livestock contribute significantly to global agricultural ...

Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics - often at the expense of ...