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

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European breeds are very sparse and for more than 3900 breeds the population size and structure statistics are outdated.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.

scholarly journals Inventory, characterization and monitoring

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 29-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tixier-Boichard ◽  
W. Ayalew ◽  
H. Jianlin
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Risk Status ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Current State ◽  
Monitoring Process ◽  
The Status ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Population Sizes ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

SummaryInventory of species and breeds, their population sizes, geographic distribution and possibly their genetic diversity is generally undertaken as a first step in any national programme for the management of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture. The primary purpose of such an assessment is to document the current state of knowledge in terms of a population's ability to survive, reproduce, produce and provide services to farmers. Starting an inventory requires some knowledge of the inventory items and their characteristic attributes. Inventory and characterization are, therefore, complementary processes, in which the characterization step provides the baseline information as well as the criteria that will be used to establish and update the inventory. Characterization provides data on present and potential future uses of the animal genetic resources under consideration, and establishes their current state as distinct breed populations and their risk status. As use and management of animal genetic resources are dynamic processes, monitoring the status of a population has to be done on a regular basis. Thus, risk status indicators for use during the monitoring process need to be defined following the inventory and characterization steps.This paper discusses methods and criteria currently available, from research and past experience, for inventory, characterization and monitoring of animal genetic resources, with the view to assist in the development of a more comprehensive framework. Particular consideration is given to emerging tools and technologies. The scope of the review includes all livestock species and their wild ancestors and wild related species. Examples focus on cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens.

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.

European approaches to conservation of farm animal genetic resources

1999 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 77-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.L. Simon
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
The Status ◽  
Potential Use

SUMMARYBased on several sources of information an overview has been given on the development, present situation and problems of conservation of animal genetic resources in Europe.Presently, 1 029 breeds of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses and asses are registered by the EAAP-Animal Genetic Data Bank, Hanover. 42.8 % of the breeds are classified as being ‘at risk’. More than 360 conservation programmes are underway, which, however, in many cases seem to be operated independently of the status of endangerment and of similar breeds in other countries.The primary objectives of conservation in Europe, i.e. ‘conservation for potential use, later’ and ‘conservation for cultural reasons’, are different from the objective ‘conservation for sustainable use, now’, which is primarily expressed for developing countries. Different objectives call for different answers to questions, such as: are breeds appropriate units of genetic diversity, how should endangerment be defined, what should be conserved and is incrossing and selection compatible with conservation?In view of the large number of breeds ‘at risk’ and of similar breeds existing in different countries as well as the high costs of conservation it is concluded that characterisation of breeds for genetic uniqueness is presently the most urgent task in conservation. This requires effective co-operation across national borders in Europe.

scholarly journals Towards Development, Maintenance, and Standardized Phenotypic Characterization of Single‐Seed‐Descent Genetic Resources for Lupins

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Kroc ◽  
Magdalena Tomaszewska ◽  
Katarzyna Czepiel ◽  
Elena Bitocchi ◽  
Markus Oppermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Phenotypic Characterization ◽  
Single Seed Descent ◽  
Single Seed

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.

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