Community-based Management of

Animal Genetic Resources

6,300
1,350

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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

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Number of breeds

Largest diversity in developing countries

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 Environment

 Local knowledge involved

 How to cope with threats?

 Long term strategies

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
Desirable commitmentsby by
governments
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