The Importance of Genetics: Biological fitness and productivity in range-based systems comparing standard turkey varieties and industrial stocks

Project Overview

LS02-134
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2002: $182,386.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2006
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Marjorie Bender
American Livestock Breeds Conservacy

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animals: bovine, poultry

Practices

  • Animal Production: housing, grazing - continuous, free-range, grazing - multispecies, range improvement, grazing - rotational
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer, on-farm/ranch research
  • Farm Business Management: marketing management, whole farm planning
  • Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, habitat enhancement
  • Pest Management: genetic resistance
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Soil Management: nutrient mineralization, organic matter
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, sustainability measures
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.