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A Review Of Sustainable Cattle Genetic Improvement In The Peruvian Highlands.

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A Review Of Sustainable Cattle Genetic Improvement In The Peruvian Highlands.

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A review of sustainable cattle genetic improvement in the Peruvian Highlands.

Wuesley Alvarez-García¹, Yudith Muñoz-Vílchez¹, Deyanira Figueroa²

¹Dirección de Desarrollo Tecnológico Agrario, Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), Estación Experimental de Baños del Inca, Jr. Wiracocha s/n, Baños del Inca, Cajamarca 06004, Perú.

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|January 27, 2025

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Summary

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Implementing a national genetic improvement plan for Peruvian cattle involves using high-quality bovine germplasm. This strategy enhances economic benefits for rural families through improved yield, feed efficiency, and climate adaptation.

Keywords:

Adaptability Breeding Programme Cattle Climate Change

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Agricultural Economics
Genetics

Background:

Cattle breeding is vital to Peru's rural economy and culture.
Existing practices offer economic reserves for farming families.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a national genetic improvement plan for Peruvian cattle.
To emphasize the use of high-quality bovine germplasm for program implementation.

Main Methods:

Literature and research-based review of genetic improvement strategies.
Analysis of key concepts for national livestock farming: yield, feed conversion, and emissions.
Consideration of dual-purpose germplasm and territorial approaches.

Main Results:

High-quality germplasm can drive genetic merit increases.

Sustainable Livestock

Integration of milk/carcase quality, breed adaptation, and reproductive efficiency is crucial.

Local breeds possess valuable climate resistance and adaptation traits.

Conclusions:

A national genetic improvement plan should leverage superior bovine germplasm.
Conservation and valuation of indigenous breeds are essential for resilience.
Focusing on yield, efficiency, and sustainability will benefit rural economies.