On the Breeds of Cattle—Historic and Current Classifications

On the Breeds of Cattle—Historic and Current Classifications

Classification of cattle breeds contributes to our understanding of the history of cattle and is essential for an effective conservation of genetic diversity. Here we review the various classifications over the last two centuries and compare the most recent classifications with genetic data. The cla...

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Main Authors: Johannes A. Lenstra, Peter A. Koolmees, Bert Theunissen, European Cattle Genetic Diversity Consortium, Marleen Felius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
cattle
breeds
aurochs
classification
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/3/4/660/

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