Has selective breeding hit diversity in traditional cattle breeds?
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Has selective breeding hit diversity in traditional cattle breeds?

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Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics – often at the expense of valuable diversity preserved in traditional herds – according to new research from Aberystwyth University. The authors of the study, published in Applied Animal Science, warn that safeguarding these genetic resources is critical for sustainable farming in the face of […] The post Has selective breeding hit diversity in traditional cattle breeds?...