FAO ANIMALPRODUCTION AND HEALTH PAPER 66 Animal genetic resources Strategies for improved use and conservation Proceedings of the 2nd Meeting of the FAO/UNEP Expert Panel, Warsaw, Poland, June 1986 with Proceedings of the EAAP/PSAS Symposium on Small Populations of Domestic Animals edited by John Hodges
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS, Rome, 1987

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ABSTRACT

CONTENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS

All Livestock

Cattle

Sheep and Goats

Camels and Camelidae

Pigs

Buffaloes

Education and Training for Animal Genetic Resources in the Tropics

Professional raining in Embryo Transfer Methods

Principles for Preservation of Endangered Species and Breeds in the Tropics

Horses

Donkeys

Cryo-preservation of Genetic Material

PAPERS PRESENTED AT FAO/UNEP EXPERT PANEL MEETING

I. PRINCIPLES FOR INDIGENOUS ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE TROPICS
[Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6]

1. Conservation of the Kenana Breed in Sudan, E.P. Cunningham

2. Crossbreeding Cattle in Latin America, F.E. Madalena

3. Criollo Cattle of Latin America, J. de Alba

4. Principles of Indigenous Animal Improvement in the Tropics - The Programmes for India, P.N. Bhat and V.K. Taneja

5. Sahiwal in Kenya and Pakistan, J. Hodges

6. Improvement and Conservation of Buffalo Genetic Resources in Asia, S. Sivarajasingam

7. Philippine Carabao Crossbreeding Research, J. Hodges

8. Principles of Indigenous Sheep Improvement in North Africa, A. Lahlou-Kassi

9. Principles for Animal Improvement in the Tropics - Sheep and Goats: Asian Experiences, P.N. Bhat

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENETIC RESOURCES

3. HUSBANDRY

4. IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMES

5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

10. Principles for Indigenous Animal Improvement in the Tropics - African Experiences with Sheep and Goats, L.O. Ngere

11. Improvement of Andean Camelids, C. Novoa

12. Improvement of Pigs in the Tropics: General Principles, J.W.B. King

II. EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ANIMAL GENETIC IMPROVEMENT IN THE TROPICS

1. Education and Training for Animal Genetic Resources in Africa, A. Lahlou-Kassi

2. Education and Training for Animal Genetic Resources in Asia, S. Sivarajasingam

3. Education and Training on Animal Genetic Resources in Latin America - a Background note on the Camelids, C. Novoa

4. Education and Training for Animal Genetic Resources in the Tropics - Developed Country View, E.P. Cunningham

III. PRINCIPLES FOR PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND BREEDS IN THE TROPICS

1. Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources: Brazil National Programme, A.T. Primo

2. India's Effort in Conservation and Management of Indigenous Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources and Creation of Data Base, R.M. Acharya

3. Principles for Preservation of Endangered Species and Breeds in the Tropics, H. Newton Turner

4. Principles in Use of Live Animals, I. Bodó

5. Experience in Application of Embryo and Semen Freezing to Establish a Reserve of Genetic Material, S. Wierzbowski

IV. PAPERS PRESENTED AT EAAP/PSAP SYMPOSIUM ON SMALL POPULATIONS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN EUROPE

1. Possible Role of Animal Gene Resource in Production, Natural Environment Conservation, Human Pleasure and Recreation, K. Maijala

2. The Use of Native Rare Breeds in Management of Areas of Importance for Nature Conservation in Sweden, C. Matzon

3. Breeding Scheme and Genetic Progress in a Small Cattle Population, F. Pirchner and J. Aumann

4. Possibilities of Utilization of Endangered Cattle Breeds in Production of Milk, Beef and Veal, in Conservation of the Natural Environment or in Other Non-Economic Spheres, R. Siler, L. Bartos, J. Fiedler and J. Plesnik

5. Polish Red Cattle - Breed Preservation and Utilization, K. Zukowski and Z. Reklewski

6. Genetic Analysis of the European Bison Population, W. Olech

7. The Role of Sheep and Goat Gene Resources in Production, Natural Environment Conservation and in Other Activities, L. Veress

8. Future Prospects on the Use of Polish Native Sheep Breeds, S. Zalewska, S. Jankowski and M.J. Radomska

9. Olkuska Sheep - A Highly Prolific Polish Sheep, W. Grabowski, J. Klewiec, A. Knothe, M.J. Radomska

10. Utilization of Equines Maintained as a Genetic Reserve in Agriculture, Transportation, Meat production, Sports and Other Activities, E. Rossier, B. Langlois and A. Audiot

11. Future Use of the Polish Native Breed, Konik Polski, as a Draught Horse in Agriculture and as a Riding Horse for Sport and Recreation, T. Jezierski

12. Prospects of Utilizing Hucul Horses in Agriculture, Sport and Recreation, E. Brzeski and M. Jackowski

13. Polish Koniks in the Roztocze National Park, E. Sasimowski and J. Slomiany

V. APPENDICES

Appendix 1. Addresses of Welcome

Appendix 2. FAO/UNEP Joint Expert Panel on Animal Genetic Resources Conservation and Management -Terms of Reference

Appendix 3. Members of Joint FAO/UNEP Panel of Experts on Animal Genetic Resources and Management

Appendix 4. Second Meeting of the Joint FAO/UNEP Expert Panel on Animal Genetic Resources - Agenda

Appendix 5. Joint FAO/UNEP Expert Panel on Animal Genetic Resources - Participants at Meeting

Appendix 6. Definitions Pertaining to Animal Genetic Resources

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