LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES IN CROATIA

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
R. T. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
The Status ◽  
Domestic Livestock

SUMMARYThis paper describes the organization of livestock production in Croatia and briefly outlines the contribution of the various species of domestic livestock to the national economy. In the final part, the animal genetic resources of Croatia are described and the status of domestic animal diversity described.

scholarly journals Improving the monitoring of animal genetic resources on National and International level

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 532-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Duchev ◽  
E. Groeneveld
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
General Description ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
The Status ◽  
Data Translation ◽  
Historic Data

Abstract. The Farm Animal Biodiversity Network (FABISnet) is a new biodiversity network for collecting domestic animal breeds data from the European countries. Data are collected on National, Regional and Global level and can be automatically transferred between the levels. As a successor of the Animal Genetic Data Bank of the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP-AGDB) and the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), it has taken their historic data and integrated them in a network of databases. However, the data are incomplete. For example the general description of 57% of the registered European breeds are very sparse and for more than 3900 breeds the population size and structure statistics are outdated. A set of 13 management support reports and a methodology for their application has been developed. The reports present summarized information about the degree of completeness of the breeds descriptions by country, missing or incomplete population records, reminders for updating data and the status of data translation. Various monitoring/reporting tasks of the National and Regional Coordinators for management of animal genetic resources can be organized in a systematic manner using these reports. Such an organizational scheme can reduce the time spent in completing data and improve the content of each database in the network.

Preparation of the first report on the state of the world's animal genetic resources. Guidelines for the development of Country Reports

2001 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
The State ◽  
First Report ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
The World ◽  
Strategic Policy

These Guidelines are for use in assisting the development of Country Reports as strategic policy documentation covering the state of animal genetic resources, of the art and capacity to manage these resources, and of country needs and priorities.The Guidelines serve to help support conduct of the country-driven State of the World Process for Animal Genetic Resources, preparation for which is being co-ordinated globally by FAO. The Country Reports will serve as the formative documentation in this Process and the involvement of all stakeholders in the development of these Reports is strongly encouraged.A broad range of experts and of countries have contributed to developing the Guidelines, which are designed for use in conjunction with the State of the World Reporting Module of the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System http://www.fao.org/dad-is/ following training and in-country coordination of action.

scholarly journals The Domestic Livestock Resources of Turkey: Silkworm (Bombyx Mori, L. 1758) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) Lines and their Conservation

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Orhan Yilmaz ◽  
R Trevor Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Silk Production ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Livestock ◽  
Current Production ◽  
International Demand ◽  
Ancient Silk Road

This paper reviews the current status of Turkish silkworm genetic resources and activities being undertaken for their conservation. Silk production and the trade in silk have been important activities in Turkey, which lies on the ancient Silk Road, for many hundreds of years. Current production of silk is on the rise after a period of very low production. Turkey has a well-established programme of conservation and development of all of its domestic animal genetic resources, of which silkworm is considered a constituent part. Three distinct lines of native silkworm have been registered with the national standards body, the Turkish Standards Institute. Distribution of silkworm germplasm is regulated by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock through Cooperative Unions which have more than 10,000 members. Renewed and increased international demand for natural and biological products is favourable to Turkey’s silkworm industry. The prognosis for the future development of silk production is strongly positive.

Conservation of animal genetic resources: approaches and technologies for in situ and ex situ conservation

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Woolliams ◽  
O. Matika ◽  
J. Pattison
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Face ◽  
Livestock Products

SummaryLivestock production faces major challenges through the coincidence of major drivers of change, some with conflicting directions. These are:1. An unprecedented global change in demands for traditional livestock products such as meat, milk and eggs.2. Large changes in the demographic and regional distribution of these demands.3. The need to reduce poverty in rural communities by providing sustainable livelihoods.4. The possible emergence of new agricultural outputs such as bio-fuels making a significant impact upon traditional production systems.5. A growing awareness of the need to reduce the environmental impact of livestock production.6. The uncertainty in the scale and impact of climate change. This paper explores these challenges from a scientific perspective in the face of the large-scale and selective erosion of our animal genetic resources, and concludes thai there is a stronger and more urgent need than ever before to secure the livestock genetic resources available to humankind through a comprehensive global conservation programme.

Genetic impact assessments – summary of a debate

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Pilling
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
The World ◽  
Genetic Impact ◽  
Government Interference ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Practical Constraints

SummarySome countries have introduced a requirement for genetic impact assessments prior to granting permission for the import of new exotic livestock breeds. However, the merits of such a system are not universally accepted. During February 2007 a discussion on the subject took place on FAO's Domestic Animal Diversity Network (DAD-Net) electronic forum. This paper presents a description of how the discussion developed, and a summary of the issues raised. Arguments both for and against requiring impact assessments were put forward. Those opposing such measures focused on the risks of limiting access to animal genetic resources (AnGR), and questioned the benefits of government interference. Practical constraints to implementation and enforcement were also noted. Counter arguments pointed to the potential for avoiding the loss of valuable AnGR, and stressed governments' responsibilities to intervene where necessary to promote sustainable development, to defend the interests of the poor, or to protect national heritage. The debate ranged more widely — encompassing the respective roles of local and exotic AnGR in different regions of the world and in different production systems.

The status and need for characterization of Nordic animal genetic resources

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 2-24
Author(s):  
Line Sass Kierkegaard ◽  
Linn Fenna Groeneveld ◽  
Anne Kettunen ◽  
Peer Berg
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Status

INTRODUCING THE FIRST WORLD WATCH LIST FOR DOMESTIC ANIMAL DIVERSITY

1994 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Ronan I. oftus
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Early Warning System ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Comprehensive List ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
First World ◽  
Watch List

SUMMARYThe recently published World Watch List for Domestic Animal Diversity (WWL-DAD) provides the first comprehensive list of endangered livestock breeds worldwide (FAO/LTNEP 1993). This document will function as a global early warning system to help prevent the erosion of livestock genetic resources. Seven species are covered, namely ass, buffalo, cattle, goat, horse, pig and sheep. Within these species, breeds at risk are defined as critical (The Critical Breeds List) or endangered (The Endangered Breeds List) based on the number of breeding females. Although the statistics for these seven species are still incomplete at the time of going to press, over 390 breeds are already known to be at risk.

The role of Rare Breeds International as a global organization for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources

2001 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
L. Alderson ◽  
K. Ramsey
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Emergency Rescue ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Global Organization ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
Breeding Programmes

SummaryRare Breeds International (RBI) is the global non-governmental organization (NGO) concerned with the conservation of animal genetic resources (AnGR). It works in conjunction with FAO and with other organizations associated with livestock production. RBI members form a grassroots network that is rich in experience and knowledge of native breeds and affiliated national organizations maintain a valuable database of AnGR. Information is disseminated through major international conferences which are held at intervals of three years and through annual regional meetings. The cumulative expertise of the RBI membership facilitates a wide variety of projects, which range from policy interaction with governmental agencies to emergency rescue action and breeding programmes for relic breeds. RBI communicates mainly through publication of proceedings of major conferences and also by dedicated and linked websites.

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