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Quest to Conserve Rare Breeds, The
Lawrence Alderson
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Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Technik
Beschreibung
Since the middle of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a succession of political and social disruptions. Globalisation, technological advancement, climate change, human migration, war and conflict - all have caused major worldwide upheavals. In this light, it's unsurprising that conservation of rare breed animals has been neglected. Yet the preservation of these genetic resources - this biological diversity - is an essential ingredient of sustainable life on Earth, and not something we can afford to lose. This book challenges often repeated 'facts' about livestock farming, straight from the horse's mouth. In it, rare breeds expert Lawrence Alderson CBE argues for a reasoned and evidence-based approach from political and public circles. Correcting misconceptions as he goes, he recounts the creation and development of the rare breed conservation movement, addresses extinctions and genetic safe-guarding measures, and considers where we go from here. Challenged as we are by climate change, sustainability and feeding the world, perhaps it is these endangered animals that hold the answer - perhaps with them, we can adapt to our changing environment and see a way forward to a more certain future.
Rezensionen
Alderson says the book will be challenging. He is right! Some will find it discomforting; for others it will be a source of inspiration. He writes with evidence-based conviction "straight from the horse's mouth"
The Quest to Conserve Rare Breeds gives us hope for the future. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject - and also for those concerned for the future of our planet as it provides the reader with a brand new perspective of how to deal with the issue of climate change. - Marina Steinke, Rare Breeds New Zealand
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biodiversity, animal welfare, gene pool, climate change, conservation, sustainability, livestock, rare breeds, genetic conservation, genetic resources, animal breeding