Canadian Farm Animal Genetic Resources Conservation
Canadian Farm Animal Genetic Resources Conservation

Author: E. E. Lister

Publisher: The Board

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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There is a concern in Canada about the narrowing genetic base of farm animal species, with the consequent need to consider the conservation of farm animal genetic resources as insurance for Canadian animal industries for the current and future changes in the environment, market demands, and selection goals. This document provides background on the need and importance of the conservation of farm animal genetic resources, and proposes concepts for a national system for conserving such resources. The document outlines international and national programs in germplasm conservation and presents discussion papers on issues related to conservation of farm animal genetic resources. These issues include the setting of conservation priorities, identifying at-risk populations, minimizing inbreeding, gene bank strategies, disease control for conservation, ownership and access of genetic resources, and research needs.

Farm Animal Genetic Resources
Farm Animal Genetic Resources

Author: Geoff Simm

Publisher:

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1897676158

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This book provides an overview of developments in the conservation and sustainable utilisation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources. It is based on presentations given at a conference on this subject co-organised by the British Society of Animal Science, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the Sheep Trust.

The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture-- in Brief
The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture-- in Brief

Author: Barbara Rischkowsky

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9789251057636

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This "in brief" version, intended for use by decision-makers and the wider public, presents a summary of the key findings of the main report (see above). Part 1 outlines the state of agricultural biodiversity in the livestock sector. Part 2 considers the livestock production systems of which animal genetic resources form a part. Part 3 - largely based on the 148 Country reports - is an assessment of institutional and human capacity in the field of animal genetic resources management. Part 4 presents the state of the art in terms of the methods available for the management of animal genetic resources. As well as providing a technical reference document, the country-based preparation of The State of the World" has led to a process of policy development and a Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, which once adopted, will provide an agenda for action by the international community.

Genetic Conservation of Domestic Livestock
Genetic Conservation of Domestic Livestock

Author: L. Alderson

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13:

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Part I: Metodology; Maximal maintenance of genetic variations in small populations; A System to maximize the maintenance of genetic variability in small populations; Conservation of animal genetic resources in Scandinavia; Part II: National an Regional Reports; The conservation and maintenance of domestic animal genetic resources in Canada;Conservation strategies for farm animal genetic resources in China; The status and conservation of animal genetic resources in Africa; Conservation of rate breeds of livestock in Romania; Part II: Species and breeda studies; Part IV: Biotechnology.