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Liberalization of animal genetic resources trade and local animal productivity outcomes: A natural experiment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We assess the effects of trade liberalization in animal genetic resources on farm‐level productivity using a natural experiment on the Island of Jersey. For over 200 years, Jersey banned the import of bovine animals and semen to preserve breed purity. In 2008, the ban was lifted, allowing the import of Jersey‐certified sires and semen. Over the next 15 years, increased genetic access improved animal productivity, health, and genotype but slightly reduced reproductive performance.

Source: Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

DOI: 10.1002/jaa2.70003

Authors: K. Aleks Schaefer, Youngjune Kim, Steven van Winden

Institutions: Oklahoma State University, Kangwon National University, Royal Veterinary College

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500