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European breeds are very sparse and for more than 3900 breeds the population size and structure statistics are outdated.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

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.

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.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Karakterisasi Sumberdaya Kambing Lokal Khas Kejobong di Kabupaten Purbalingga Propinsi Jawa-Tengah

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Akhmad Sodiq
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Coat Colour ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics ◽  
Global Data ◽  
External Body

Characterization of local goat of kejobong at local government of purbalingga, central javaABSTRACT. The purposes of this study were to identify the quantitative morphogenitical characteristics (external body dimensions) and qualitative characteristics (coat-colour), the population size, its distribution and diversity of morphogenitical characteristics, the population status in term of conservation, and to find out the model of conservation. The target of this study were goat-husbandry of local goat at Kejobong (13 villages) Local Government of Purbalingga, Central Java, Purbalingga Regency. Livestock On-Farm Trials (LOFT) by simple random sampling was implemented in this study. Sample sizes were determinate by Nomogram Harry King, and were involved of 931 head of local goat of Kejobong. Descriptive (qualitative and quantitative) analyses, variance analyses by General Linear Model (GLM) procedure of SPSS, analysis of the population status according to the Global Data Bank for Farm Animal Genetic Resources for Domestic Animal Diversity of FAO were applied.This study revealed that: (1) based on the size of external body dimensions, the Kejobong local goat appears the termediate between Kacang and Peranakan Etawah goats; (2) ) Based on the quantitative and qualitative characteristics, the Kejobong local goat assumed as a crossbreed-goat resulted from crossing between Kacang and Peranakan Etawah breeds. Dominant black and total black coat colour were predominants 74.45 and 56.49 percent among their population, respectively; (3) The Kejobong local goats were founded in all regions (13 villages) with the total populations about 15.317 heads. There was highly diversity in term of the characteristic of external body dimensions. This finding force to conduct the in-breed selection in order to improve their productivity; (4) Based on the Global Data Bank for Farm Animal Genetic Resources, the population status of local goat at Kecamatan Subdistric (15.317 heads) and the total population of black coat (8.623 heads) were classified into Not at Risk category. Board of Agriculture National Research Council (1993) classify that the population status into rare if the size of population ranges from 5.000 until 10.000 heads, it is imply that the total population of black coat goat (8.623 heads) include in rare category; (5) The policy of livestock conservation consists of the in-situ and ex-situ methods. In the level of implementation of the sustainability conservation, there were some aspects could be take into account such as agreement between government (political will and coordination), community (group farmer, empowering capital and marketing), and universities. 

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