Description of action

dc.contributor.author	Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
dc.contributor.author	New Zealand High Commission (Barbados)
dc.date.accessioned	2019-09-05T16:58:48Z
dc.date.available	2019-09-05T16:58:48Z
dc.identifier.uri	http://repositorio.iica.int/handle/11324/8122
dc.description.abstract	The Greenland Livestock Research Station (GLRS) has been involved in the genetic improvement of the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep (BBB) since 1984. It currently maintains a flock of 300 purebred BBB ewes is the main distributor of BBB genetics across Barbados. With a high demand for BBB genetics globally, GLRS is well placed to collect, store and process BBB semen for distribution locally and internationally at minimal risk to animals at a much reduced cost. Additionally, given the high cost of commercial feed, it is imperative that for the sustainability of the station, alternative feed sources, without compromising on the nutritive elements.	es
dc.language.iso	en	es
dc.subject	Proyectos de desarrollo	es
dc.subject	Investigación	es
dc.subject	Barbados	es
dc.subject	Oveja	es
dc.subject	Nutrición animal	es
dc.subject	Mejoramiento genético del ganado	es
dc.subject	Reservas genéticas	es
dc.subject	Alimentación	es
dc.subject	Métodos de mejoramiento genético	es
dc.subject	4783-00	es
dc.subject.other	Representación Barbados	es
dc.title	Description of action	es
dc.type	Plan o proyecto	es