Community-based Management Of Animal Genetic Resources

Community-based Management of Animal Genetic Resources

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Domestic animal breeds at risk around the world Turkey

breeds at risk

Duck

breeds not at risk

Ass Pig Goat Chicken Horse Cattle Sheep 0

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Number of breeds

Largest diversity in developing countries

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Why conserve diversity?  Exotic genetic resources not sustainable  Indiscriminate crossbreeding  Genetic resources for future needs

How to conserve diversity? Mainstream biodiversity among: - Public - Political and technical decision makers

Case-study based publication Farmers

Animals

 Local knowledge involved  How to cope with threats?  Long term strategies

Environment

Farmers, their animals and the environment

Local animal genetic resources for... Food security

Local animal genetic resources for... Insurance Policy

Local animal genetic resources for... Cultural heritage

Next steps

Desirable commitments by by governments Desirable commitments governments  Include stakeholders in decision-making  Identification of sources of funding  Support breeder associations  Strengthen extension services

Regional and Global Networking  Strengthen regional network  Advice NGOs, bilateral and multilateral cooperation

No agricultural diversity without domestic animal diversity