Livestock in the Basque Country (autonomous community)
Preservation of breeds
Preservation of breeds
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The [preservation of domestic livestock breeds](/wiki/Rare_breed_%28agriculture%29 "Rare breed (agriculture)") has become valued for a variety of reasons. One reason is that the existence of several distinct breeds could lead to economic opportunities in the future. Also, breed variations offer diversity in the physical and behavioral traits of the animals, inherently providing a basis for scientific study and representing part of the unique Basque wildlife. Furthermore, these physical and temperamental distinctions can be utilized in unique ways on the farm and in society; for example, Terreña cattle are built well for agrarian labor, whereas Monchina cattle, especially the females, are traditionally involved in bullfights.


How does breed variation in domestic livestock provide diversity and scientific study opportunities?