A study of the morphological characterization of these animals was carried out first, measuring thirteen quantitative and six qualitative variables in a sample of 24 adult animals, 8 males and 16 females. This paper describes the genetic studies made in the conservation and recovery programme of this breed of pig.
At present, it is on the verge of extinction, having a population of only 260 reproductive animals. This book will present them with the most current findings in this area.The Chato Murciano is the only surviving breed of pig of those historically farmed in the region of Murcia for their quality meat. The book addresses scientists, professionals, technicians, farmers, specialised governmental policy makers and students all around the world who are involved in fibre animal production (such as sheep, camelids, goats, or rabbits). Finally, the book closes with specialised discussions on fibre production related topics, which for example provide a more in-depth look at common management denominators between South American camelids and other fibre animals. The most important themes addressed are meat and fibre production, breeding and genetics, nutrition, reproduction, management, and health. The focus lies on fibre animals such as alpacas, llamas, vicunas and guanacos, but recent research on sheep, goats and rabbits is also included. The book can be considered a valuable attempt to prepare the fibre production sector for rapid changes and innovations arising within a globalised world. It deals with a wide scope of fibre animals and a great variety of subjects and is supported by the Animal Fibre Working Group belonging to the European Association of Animal Production.
This book, 'Fibre production in South American camelids and other fibre animals', covers the latest advances in the main fields of animals producing fibre.
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