Author(s): Food & Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture

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Publication Year: 2007

Refs: many ref.

Language(s): English

ISBN: 9789251057629

This publication provides an analysis of the state of agricultural biodiversity in the livestock sector and the capacity to manage this resource. It has led to a process of policy development and a global plan of action, which aims to provide an agenda for action by the international community. The publication is divided into 5 parts with the following subject headings: The state of agricultural biodiversity in the livestock sector (pp.5–135, many ref.; origin and history of livestock diversity; status, flows, uses, values and uses of animal genetic resources; resistance to disease, threats to livestock genetic diversity); Livestock sector trends (pp.141–182, many ref.; drivers of change, livestock sector's response, implications for genetic diversity); The state of capacities in animal genetic resources management (pp. 187–333, many ref.; institutions and stakeholders, structured breeding programmes, conservation programmes, reproductive and molecular biotechnology, legislation and regulation); State of the art in the management of animal genetic resources (pp. 339–481, many ref.; basic concepts, methods for characterization, molecular markers – a tool for exploring genetic diversity, genetic improvement methods to support sustainable utilization, methods for economic valuation, methods for conservation); and Needs and challenges in animal genetic resources management (pp. 487–505; knowledge of animal genetic diversity – concepts, methods and technologies; capacity in animal genetic resources management; major challenges for livestock development and animal genetic resources management, accepting global responsibility). Also included are a set of annexes on CD-ROM and a list of abbreviations.

Section: Meat, poultry and game

Keywords: AGRICULTURE; ANIMALS; BREED; BREEDING; REPORT

Pages: xxxvii + 511pp.

Report

Accession number: 2008-04-Sa1048

Date added: 2-Nov-2008

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