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
Genetic erosion of domestic animal diversity has placed 30% of the world's breeds at risk of extinction, often as a result of government policy/programmes. Conservation and sustainable development of animal genetic resources (AnGR) require a broad focus that includes the many 'adaptive' breeds th...
Drucker, A.G.
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Gómez, V.
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Anderson, S.
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[The economic valuation of farm animal genetic resources: A survey of available methods]
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The economic valuation of farm animal genetic resources: A survey of available methods
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...