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
ISBN-10
925105763X
ISBN-13
9789251057636
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
44
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Food & Agriculture Org.
Author
Barbara Rischkowsky

Description

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.

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