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• animal breeding — Introduction  controlled propagation of domestic animals in order to improve desirable qualities. Humanity has been modifying domesticated animals to better suit human needs for centuries. Selective breeding involves using knowledge from several… …   Universalium

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• Shetland cattle — are a small, hardy cattle breed from the Shetland Isles off the north coast of Scotland.Shetland cattle possess their characteristic genetic qualities of thriftiness, productivity and hardiness, through adaptation and survival in one of the… …   Wikipedia

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• Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society — The Royal Jersey Agricultural Horticultural Society (RJA HS) is an agricultural association in Jersey. It has been instrumental in the development of the Jersey cow and its success throughout the world, and today is responsible for management of… …   Wikipedia