Livestock genetics companies: Concentration and proprietary strategies of an emerging power in the global food economy
Study of the concentration of control over genetic resources in the hands of a few large companies.
Study of the concentration of control over genetic resources in the hands of a few large companies.
The role that traditional livestock keepers play in maintaining genetic diversity. Focuses on a key threat to the survival of pastoralists and their livestock breeds: the loss of access to grazing and water.
International Technical Conference on Animal Genetic Resources, Interlaken, Switzerland 1-7 September 2007. Details LPP's work in the build-up to and during the conference, analyses the outcomes and outlines plans for future work.
Confused about patents and how they relate to the livestock breeds? What's the difference between a patent and a trademark? A geographical indication and a sui generis system? What are Livestock Keepers' Rights? This two-page leaflet explains it all in simple language.