ASSESSMENT AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES IN CANADA

1984 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. CRAWFORD
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Conservation Assessment ◽  
Conservation Action ◽  
Livestock Species ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Key Words Animal ◽  
Resources Conservation

An assessment is made of the present Canadian situation regarding livestock and poultry genetic resources and of the need to take conservation measures as insurance against future needs. Loss of resources in poultry has been extreme, and loss is occurring rapidly now in dairy cattle. A complete inventory of poultry genetic resources kept by commercial breeders, hobbyists, and public agencies was prepared in 1979–1980; it is described in detail. There is an annual inventory of research stocks, both mammalian and avian. A brief survey has been made of rare and feral livestock. There is an urgent need for complete cataloguing of existing resources in the major livestock species — cattle, sheep and swine. Three conservation collections of poultry stocks are located in Canada. Conservation action is also needed for livestock, especially cattle and swine. Canadians have a duty to maintain their animal genetic resources. While commercial animal breeders and hobbyists have a role to play in conservation, the main responsibility should be assumed by public agencies. Key words: Animal genetic resources, conservation, assessment, livestock, poultry

The Damascus (Shami) goat of Cyprus

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.P. Mavrogenis ◽  
N.Y. Antoniades ◽  
R.W. Hooper
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Near East ◽  
Genetic Selection ◽  
Native Breed ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Goat Population ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Resources Conservation ◽  
Over 40 Years ◽  
Conservation And Management

The Damascus goat, also known as the Shami, is a native breed of Syria and other Near East countries. It was imported into Cyprus some 70 years ago to upgrade the local Cypriot goat population. For over 40 years it has been improved through genetic selection for milk and meat. The Damascus goat was one of the breeds that the Technical Consultation of FAO/UNEB on Animal Genetic Resources, Conservation and Management agreed should be given a high priority due to its qualities.

ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAMME IN BRAZIL

1992 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
A. da Silva Mariante ◽  
A. R. de Bem
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Genetic Resources Conservation ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Research Corporation ◽  
National Research Programme ◽  
Resources Conservation

SUMMARYThe Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), through the National Research Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (CENARGEN), created the National Research Programme for Genetic Resources in 1974, but at that time only plant resources were included. A few years ago, the need for conservation of animal genetic resources in Brazil became clear, and the lack of necessary documentation and evaluation was recognized. Finally, in 1981, CENARGEN decided to include animal genetic resources in its Research Programme. In the case ofcattle, actions are being taken to save the “Criollo” before it is too late as it is rapidly disappearing by indiscriminate crossbreeding. There is already considerable information on the “'local” livestock breeds, strains and varieties in Brazil. A number of these breeds, strains or varieties that are in danger of extinction have been identified, and are being documented and specifically evaluated, particularly to determine if they possess any unique or special inherited characteristic that would warrant their conservation. Until such evaluation is completed, steps are being taken to ensure preservation of these populations. More recently, the programme ineluded other species such as: buffaloes, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and donkeys.

Experiences from plant GR conservation

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
M.J. Ambrose
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Genetic Resource ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resource ◽  
Genetic Resources Conservation ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Resources Conservation ◽  
The Uk

AbstractThere is a long history in the UK of procuring and maintaining plant genetic resources for curiosity, novelty, taxonomic reference or direct utilisation. This paper describes the evolution, the current structures and the processes involved in plant genetic resource activities in the UK, and discusses similarities and differences in the issues in and approaches to plant and animal genetic resources conservation and utilisation.

Diversity of animal genetic resources and sustainable development of animal production in China

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Shen Changjiang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Farm Animal ◽  
Genetic Resources Conservation ◽  
Sustained Development ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Diversity ◽  
Resources Conservation

SummaryDevelopment of China's animal production in the last twenty years regarding farm animal diversity and the risk it faces in China are presented. The approaches of animal genetic resources conservation to satisfy a sustained development for animal production in future are expressed. Six approaches and measures are recommended.

Conservation of animal genetic resources: approaches and technologies for in situ and ex situ conservation

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Woolliams ◽  
O. Matika ◽  
J. Pattison
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
The Face ◽  
Livestock Products

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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