Agricultural genetic resource is an important component of agricultural intellectual property. The protection of livestock genetic resources is related to sustainable development of animal husbandry and biodiversity. Enshi Prefecture enjoys a reputation of " world selenium capital",and has the important animal genetic resources of Enshi yellow cattle,Enshi black pig,Enshi horse-head goat,Jingyang chicken,Enshi bee,silkworm,etc. The prefecture is the best place for natural selenium-enriched livestock products. This paper introduces genetic resources and industry of animal husbandry in the prefecture,analyses the countermeasures of genetic resources protection and industry development,and further puts forward some constructive suggestions.
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