04157oam 2200505zu 450 991013284170332120230725052336.01-282-77532-49786612775321(CKB)3390000000015356(SSID)ssj0000671673(PQKBManifestationID)12311028(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000671673(PQKBWorkID)10624610(PQKB)10426495(MiAaPQ)EBC5266416(Au-PeEL)EBL5266416(CaONFJC)MIL277532(OCoLC)1027159531(Exl-AI)5266416(EXLCZ)99339000000001535620160829d2010 uy engurcnu||||||||txtccrSelection and breeding of cattle and buffalo in Asia: Strategies and criteria for improved Breeding1st ed.[Place of publication not identified]International Atomic Energy Agency20101 online resource (57 pages)Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph92-0-107209-0 Cover -- FOREWORD -- CONTENTS -- SUMMARY -- THE CURRENT STATUS OF CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAMMES IN ASIA -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 2. FARM STRUCTURE -- 3. MANAGEMENT -- 4. BREEDING -- 5. SOURCE OF REPLACEMENT FEMALES -- 6. MILK COLLECTION AND MARKETING -- 7. BEEF MARKETING -- 8. ROLES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS IN CATTLE BREEDING -- 9. CONSTRAINTS TO CATTLE BREEDING IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION -- REFERENCES -- SELECTION CRITERIA AND BREEDING OBJECTIVES IN IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY OF CATTLE AND BUFFALOES -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 2. TRAITS OF IMPORTANCE -- 3. BREEDING OBJECTIVES -- 4. BREEDING AND SELECTION CRITERIA -- 4.1. Selection criteria by farmer -- 4.2. Selection by local AI service providers -- 4.3. Crossbreeding -- 4.4. Special considerations for breed conservation -- REFERENCES -- PROPOSED BREEDING STRUCTURE FOR CATTLE DEVELOPMENT IN COUNTRIES IN THE SOUTH ASIA PACIFIC REGION -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 2. CENTRAL NUCLEUS BREEDING STRUCTURE -- 3. GROUP NUCLEUS BREEDING STRUCTURE -- 4. CROSSBREEDING FOR EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT -- 5. SUMMARY -- REFERENCES -- TECHNOLOGIES TO ASSIST IN SELECTING REPLACEMENT FEMALES -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 2. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION -- 3. TRAIT MEASUREMENT -- 3.1. Size and growth -- 3.2. Milk yield -- 3.3. Milk composition -- 3.4. Milk hygiene -- 3.5. Meat quality -- 3.6. Reproduction -- 3.7. Animal health -- 3.8. Feed efficiency -- 4. MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES -- 5. DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS -- 6. GENETIC EVALUATION -- 7. REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES -- 7.1. Artificial insemination (AI) -- 7.2. Sexed semen -- 7.3. Embryo transfer (ET) -- 7.4. Cloning -- 7.5. Genetic modification -- 8. COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, GIS AND REMOTESENSING) -- 9. BIOETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS -- REFERENCES -- LIST OF PARTICIPANTS.This publication was produced in the framework of an IAEA technical cooperation project and presents the latest trends in livestock production and cattle breeding management in Asia. It includes information on traits for dairy and beef cattle, their selection criteria, and breeding objectives, proposed systems for operating a cattle breeding and genetic improvement programme in Asia, and an overview of current and future technologies for improvement of cattle breeding. The publication is intended for livestock specialists involved in all levels of cattle breeding in Asia, but also for representatives from agricultural ministries, universities, departments of livestock and veterinary services as well as public and private veterinarians and consultants.SELECTION AND BREEDING OF CATTLE AND BUFFALO IN ASIACattleBreedingGenerated by AIGermplasm resources conservationGenerated by AICattleBreedingGermplasm resources conservationPQKBBOOK9910132841703321Selection and breeding of cattle and buffalo in Asia: Strategies and criteria for improved Breeding2586192UNINA