Commercial Poultry Lack Genetic Diversity, Are Vulnerable To Avian Flu And Other Threats
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 23:21
in Biology & Nature
As concerns such as avian flu, animal welfare and consumer preferences impact the poultry industry, the reduced genetic diversity of commercial bird breeds increases their vulnerability and the industry's ability to adapt, according to a genetics expert. Native birds however, might be able to restock poultry industry's genetic stock.