scholarly journals In-situ Conservation Strategy to Safeguard Sentul Chickens in the Future

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.Y. Asmara ◽  
A. Anang ◽  
T. Widjastuti ◽  
E. Sujana
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
West Java ◽  
Conservation Program ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Future

Animal genetic resources such as indigenous chickens are part of biodiversity. Sentul chickens are one of indigenous chickens in Indonesia which are regarded as local to Ciamis District in West Java.  It is reported that the population of pure Sentul Chickens are in decline. This study was aimed to find out the current population of pure Sentul chickens in three areas in West Java and to develop a conservation strategy to safeguard Sentul chickens in the future. The study used qualitative method to gather data including literature review and key informant interviews. The informants consisted of a leader of farmer group and managers of breeding centers. The interviews were carried out in Ciamis, Majelengka and Bogor Districts. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis. The results indicated that population of Sentul chickens in Ciamis are in decline, while population in areas outside Ciamis such as Bogor tend to increase. There is a need to develop an in-situ conservation program in which Ciamis District should be assigned to be the center area to provide pure Sentul chickens in West Java. To support the conservation program, stakeholders such as local government, research institutions, universities and farmer groups play important roles. Keywords: in-situconservation strategy, Sentul chickens, animal genetic resources, biodiversity.

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.

Strategies for In Situ Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources in Dryland Areas of Africa

2003 ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Grum ◽  
V. Guerette ◽  
B. Kone ◽  
A. Sidibe ◽  
M. Kouressy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Crop Genetic Resources

scholarly journals AUTOCHTHONOUS BREEDS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION MEASURES

AGROFOR ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoran MALETIC
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Diversity Preservation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
International Conventions

Recently, highly productive breeds of various species of domestic animals have been used in livestock production, which has resulted in the destruction of indigenous breeds of domestic animals around the world, even in our area. This is the first reason why indigenous races and strains have been endangered. Another reason is that domestic, indigenous breeds were crossed with specialized breeds, which were imported, and in that way their genetic diversity was negatively affected. Resistance is lost, adaptation to the conditions in which they were created, the ability to survive in nature. Indigenous breeds of different species of domestic animals, which are recognized in the Republic of Srpska (BiH) are gatačko cattle and buša (cattle), Vlašić pramenka, Podveleška pramenka, Kupres pramenka (sheep), domestic Balkan horned goat (goats), Bosnian mountain horse (horses), mangulica (pigs) and pogrmuša hen or živičarka hen (poultry). By acceding to international conventions, BiH /Republic of Srpska has committed itself to establishing a system of measures that will enable the conservation of biological diversity and the protection of indigenous and endangered breeds of domestic animals. The choice of a strategy for the conservation of diversity, the establishment of an adequate conservation scheme, and the implementation of a conservation strategy are some of the key elements of any process for the conservation of genetic diversity. Preservation of autochthonous and protected breeds of domestic animals is possible through preservation in the original environment (in situ) and preservation outside the original environment (ex situ). There is a possibility of combining these models of conservation of animal genetic resources.

Effects of a Proposed Ex Situ Conservation Program on In Situ Conservation of the Babirusa, an Endangered Suid

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 382-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Clayton ◽  
E. J. Milner‐Gulland ◽  
D. W. Sinaga ◽  
A. H. Mustari
Keyword(s):  
Ex Situ Conservation ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Conservation Program

scholarly journals Black poplar: A model for gene resource conservation in forest ecosystems

2001 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Lefèvre ◽  
Davorin Kajba ◽  
Berthold Heinze ◽  
Peter Rotach ◽  
Sven M. G. de Vries ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Forest Tree ◽  
Populus Nigra ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Riparian Ecosystems ◽  
Conservation Of Genetic Resources ◽  
The Subject

Conservation of genetic resources of forest trees has become a major objective for the management of forests. Much theoretical work has been devoted to the subject, and implementation has already started at the local, national, or international scales. Poplars are probably the most representative and threatened forest tree species of old natural floodplain forests in the temperate zone. Gene conservation needs to be integrated with intensive breeding activities, habitat conservation and restoration. For Populus nigra, while research in genetics and ecology is reinforced, a combined conservation strategy is applied at the European scale; simultaneously, the conservation of riparian ecosystems is also a priority. Research and application benefit from each other. The question now is the evaluation of such an integrated strategy. Criteria and indicators for the follow-up of gene resource management are progressively developed, but still need to be tested on the operational scale. Key words: Populus nigra, poplar, gene resources, in situ conservation, ex situconservation, riparian ecosystem, sustainable management

ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF CONSERVING ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES

1984 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Smith
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
International Action ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Face

SUMMARYThe methods of preserving animal genetic resources and the benefits and disadvantages are reviewed. The economic value of preserving germplasm in the face of uncertain needs and opportunities for use in the future is calculated. The conclusion is that the benefits greatly exceed the costs, and in many conditions in developing countries it would be desirable both to preserve and to improve indigenous breeds. International action is desirable to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.

scholarly journals Utilization and Conservation of Landrace Chickens of Nigeria: Physical and Performance Characteristics, Issues and Concerns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cosmas Chikezie Ogbu
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Genetic Introgression ◽  
Ecological Zones ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Human Need ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Different Strains

The Nigerian indigenous chickens (NICs) are a critical component of the global animal genetic resources. They are distributed in rural areas, kept by the majority of the rural poor. They constitute different strains, or ecotypes local to tribes, regions, or ecological zones and are valued for their disease resistance, adaptation, and yield of valuable products and income on marginal inputs making them a low risk species. They are hence a unique and vital genetic resource and gene pool for present and long-term genetic improvement and human need for food and sustenance. The NIC is however; threatened by extinction owing to neglect, negative selection, breed substitution, and genetic introgression. There is need to draw research and policy attention to the conservation of NICs in accord with the global effort for the conservation of indigenous chickens which is probably the most neglected among farm animal species. The present review therefore, focuses on the physical and performance characteristics, genetic diversity and improvement, utilization and conservation of NIC genetic resources.

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