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.

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.

HUNGARIAN ACTIVITIES ON THE CONSERVATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imre Bodó
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Water Buffalo ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Government ◽  
Domestic Animal Genetic Resources

SUMMARYIn Hungary there is an official programme for maintaining domestic animal genetic resources which is supported financially by the government. The following breeds are involved: Hungarian Grey cattle; Water buffalo; Racka, Ciggja and Cikta sheep; Mangalica pig; Nonius, Mezohegyes Halfbred, Gidran, Kisbér Halfbred, Shagya Arab and Lipizza horses and some poultry and dog breeds.

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.

A note on Indian farm animal genetic resources

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
S. C. Chopra
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Farm Animal ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The People ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
The World ◽  
Farm Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Animal Genetic Resources

SummaryIndia has a rich diversity of cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat breeds which are not only important to the people of India, but have contributed significantly to livestock programmes in many other tropical and sub-tropical climatic areas of the world. Most important is the fact that our domestic animal genetic resources (AGR) are under threat. This paper highlights the main AGR of India; the threat to biodiversity and the efforts made for conserving and improving indigenous livestock breeds.

scholarly journals Organization and Management of Conservation Programs and Research in Domestic Animal Genetic Resources

Diversity ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo ◽  
María Amparo Martínez Martínez ◽  
Guadalupe Rodríguez Galván ◽  
Angélika Stemmer ◽  
Francisco Javier Navas González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Ex Situ Conservation ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Domestic Animal Genetic Resources

Creating national committees for domestic animal genetic resources within genetic resource national commissions is recommended to organize in situ and ex situ conservation initiatives. In situ conservation is a high priority because it retains traditional zootechnical contexts and locations to ensure the long-term survival of breeds. In situ actions can be based on subsidies, technical support, structure creation, or trademark definition. Provisional or permanent relocation of breeds may prevent immediate extinction when catastrophes, epizootics, or social conflicts compromise in situ conservation. Ex situ in vivo (animal preservation in rescue or quarantine centers) and in vitro methods (germplasm, tissues/cells, DNA/genes storage) are also potential options. Alert systems must detect emergencies and summon the national committee to implement appropriate procedures. Ex situ coordinated centers must be prepared to permanently or provisionally receive extremely endangered collections. National germplasm banks must maintain sufficient samples of national breeds (duplicated) in their collections to restore extinct populations at levels that guarantee the survival of biodiversity. A conservation management survey, describing national and international governmental and non-governmental structures, was developed. Conservation research initiatives for international domestic animal genetic resources from consortia centralize the efforts of studies on molecular, genomic or geo-evolutionary breed characterization, breed distinction, and functional gene identification. Several consortia also consider ex situ conservation relying on socioeconomic or cultural aspects. The CONBIAND network (Conservation for the Biodiversity of Local Domestic Animals for Sustainable Rural Development) exemplifies conservation efficiency maximization in a low-funding setting, integrating several Latin American consortia with international cooperation where limited human, material, and economic resources are available.

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