Breeds of cattle
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2015
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Buchanan, David S.
Lenstra, Johannes A
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Garrick, Dorian J.
Ruvinsky, Anatoly
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Abstract
This chapter gives an overview on the different breeds of cattle (Bos taurus and B. indicus). Cattle breeds are presented and categorized according to utility and mode of origin. Classification and phylogeny of breeds are also discussed. Furthermore, a description of cattle breeds is provided.
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Buchanan, D S & Lenstra, J A 2015, Breeds of cattle. in D J Garrick & A Ruvinsky (eds), The genetics of cattle. 2 edn, CABI, Wallingford, pp. 33-66. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781780642215.003