Animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity contributes in many ways to human survival and well-being. However, 32% of livestock breeds are threatened. Such an irreversible loss of genetic diversity reduces opportunities to improve food security, reduce poverty and shift towards sustainable agricult...
Reasons for the accelerating loss of animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity include indiscriminate crossbreeding, breed substitution, natural disasters and civil strife. The mechanisms through which these factors impact AnGR diversity are identified together with indigenous AnGR management prac...
Alemayehu, N.
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Gebru, G.
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Drucker, A.G.
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[Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management]
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Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management
The Kenya coastal region has a large, unsatisfied market for milk and dairy products. Between 1988 and 1994, a research project, closely linked to extension, identified and addressed technical constraints that limit smallholder dairy Development in the region. Methodological approaches are outlin...
Thorpe, W.R.
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Maloo, S.H.
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Muinga, R.W.
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Mullins, G.R.
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Mureithi, J.G.
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Njunie, M.
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Ramadhan, A.
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[Production of marketable milk in the sub-humid tropics: experiences, lessons and technologies from coastal Kenya]
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Production of marketable milk in the sub-humid tropics: experiences, lessons and technologies from coastal Kenya
A new approach for capacity building, "training the trainers", addressing university faculty and other NARS scientists in developing countries, has been implemented to strengthen the sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) through improved research and teaching. The project is carried ...
Malmfors, B.
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Smalley, M.E.
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Philipsson, J.
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Ibrahim
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Andersson-Eklund, L.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Mpofu, N.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries - a new approach]
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Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries - a new approach
This paper describes the importance of the community-based management of animal genetic resources and, based on existing participatory community-level projects, identifies crucial elements for the successful implementation of such programmes. These include: increased public awareness, promoting t...