Nu?cleo de conservac?a?o de recursos gene?ticos animais da Amazo?nia oriental (Bagam) / Nucleus for the conservation of animal genetic resources of the eastern Amazon (Bagam)

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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Use of DNA technologies for the conservation of animal genetic resources: A review

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A – Animal Science ◽

10.1080/09064700510009315 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 55 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

S. B. Talle ◽

W. S. Chenyabuga ◽

E. Fimland ◽

O. Syrstad ◽

T. Meuwissen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Genetic Resources ◽

Animal Genetic Resources

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Conservation and value of local livestock breeds: usefulness of niche products and/or adaptation to specific environments

Animal Genetic Resources Information ◽

10.1017/s1014233900005538 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 36 ◽

pp. 21-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

E. Verrier ◽

M. Tixier-Boichard ◽

R. Bernigaud ◽

M. Naves

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Genetic Resources ◽

High Quality ◽

Mountain Areas ◽

Chicken Breed ◽

Animal Genetic Resources ◽

Protected Designation Of Origin ◽

Quality Product ◽

High Quality Product

SummaryTwo cases of livestock production involving French local breeds are analysed. The first shows how a high quality product under AOC (Protected Designation of Origin — PDO) has been defined for the Bresse chicken breed, formely kept by fancy breeders. The second shows the role of the local cattle breeds Abondance and Tarentaise in both the use of mountain areas and the development of PDO products. How to consider such values in a public policy dealing with farm animal genetic resources is discussed.

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Introduction and overview to the special issue on animal genetic resources

Livestock Science ◽

10.1016/j.livsci.2008.07.001 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 120 (3) ◽

pp. 163-165

Author(s):

Ricardo A. Cardellino

Keyword(s):

Genetic Resources ◽

Special Issue ◽

Animal Genetic Resources

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Annex 2. Working definitions for use in developing Country Reports and providing supporting data

Animal Genetic Resources Information ◽

10.1017/s1014233900003539 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 30 ◽

pp. 35-40

Keyword(s):

Genetic Resources ◽

Developing Country ◽

The State ◽

Animal Genetic Resources

These working definitions are provided to facilitate the interpretation and use of the agreed Guidelines and Background Questions for use in preparation of the first Report on the State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources. Definitions of additional terms may be obtained from the Reference Module of DAD-IS.

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THE MALVI CAMEL: A NEWLY DISCOVERED BREED FROM INDIA

Animal Genetic Resources Information ◽

10.1017/s1014233900000687 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 29-39

Author(s):

Ilse Köhler Rollefson ◽

H. S. Rathore

Keyword(s):

Genetic Resources ◽

Population Size ◽

Milk Production ◽

Production System ◽

Gene Pool ◽

Genetic Resource ◽

Distribution Area ◽

Distinct Population ◽

Production Potential ◽

Animal Genetic Resources

SUMARYThis paper describes the Malvi camel, a very distinctive breed from northern Madhya Pradesh (India), which is characterized by considerable milk production potential. Although the Malvi camel has long been recognized as a distinct population by local camel breeders, scientists were previously not aware of the existence of this breed. Information about the distribution area, estimated population size, and physical characteristics of the Malvi camel is provided and the prevailing management and production system is described. It is concluded that the Malvi camel represents a valuable genetic resource and that steps are necessary to ensure its survival as a separate gene-pool. The way in which this breed was discovered also demonstrates the need for utilizing local indigenous knowledge in the identification and documentation process of animal genetic resources.

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