AnGR Breeding programs and conservation
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Item Preparation of the first report on the state of the world’s animal genetic resources: Guidelines for the development of country reports(Journal Article, 2001) Galal, S.; Boyazoglu, J.Item Towards better management of animal genetic resources(Journal Article, 1995) Hammond, K.; Leitch, H.Item World watch list for domestic animal diversity(Book, 2000) Scherf, B.D.Item Developing breeding strategies for lower input animal production environments: Proceedings of the Workshop held in Bella, Italy, 22 – 25 September 1999(Conference Proceedings, 2000) Galal, S.; Boyazoglu, J.; Hammond, K.Item Overlooked and at risk: Farm animal diversity(Brochure, 2000) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsItem Some suggestions on how to preserve both within- and between-breed genetic diversity(Conference Paper, 2002) Ollivier, L.; Foulley, J.L.Item Practical issues for the conservation and improvement of priority breeds: General considerations(Conference Paper, 1992) Barker, J.S.F.Item Indigenous breeds, local communities: Documenting animal breeds and breeding from a community perspective(Book, 2005) Köhler-Rollefson, IlseItem On-farm characterization of the indigenons Small East African Shorthorn Zebu cattle (SEAZ) in the southeast rangelands of Kenya(Journal Article, 2002) Hanotte, Olivier H.; Rege, J.E.O.Item Conservation strategies for animal genetic resources(Report, 2004) Notter, D.R.Item Adding value to South African landrace breeds: Conservation through utilization(Journal Article, 2000) Ramsay, K.; Smuts, M.; Els, H.C.Item Community-based management of animal genetic resources: A participatory approaches framework(Book, 2002) Mhlanga, F.N.Item The need to conserve farm animal genetic resources in Africa: Should policy makers be concerned?(Journal Article, 2003-07) Wollny, C.B.A.This paper outlines key factors contributing to the erosion of animal genetic resources and discusses strategic options for policy makers. The ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1993 represents an international consensus to conserve biodiversity including that of farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR). In Africa, conservation of agricultural biodiversity is inbuilt into the low input–low output production strategies of smallholder farming systems. These systems are often associated with poverty in rural areas and numerous development projects have thus sought to alleviate such poverty by promoting crossbreeding or modern reproductive technologies. However, uncontrolled crossbreeding has been and remains a threat to the conservation of local farm animal populations. Objectives for the conservation of a local farm animal population and opportunities to utilise its diversity to meet present and future market demands, to serve as an insurance against environmental changes such as changes in production, socio-economic, and cultural conditions can be identified for research and development. To improve food security and to alleviate poverty through the conservation of FAnGR in Africa, utilisation of local farm animal populations depends on the ability of communities to decide on and implement appropriate breeding strategies. It is for this reason that enabling policies are required.Item The challenge of conserving indigenous domesticated animals(Journal Article, 2003-07) Mendelsohn, R.This special issue contains many valuable studies of indigenous domesticated animal genetic resources. Individual farmers throughout the world are abandoning many breeds that have been locally adapted over thousands of years in favor of new exotic but more productive breeds. Economics can explain some of this transition as cheaper grains and modem genetic tools have made more intensive husbandry more profitable. Poorly designed government policies may have contributed to the decline as well. The general decline of indigenous species especially in developing countries raises many conservation issues. What role should local breeds continue to have in local economies? Is there a social argument such as keeping historical livelihoods intact or keeping genetic diversity intact for government programs to maintain economically inferior breeds? What is the most efficient design for animal conservation programs?