Characterization and value addition to local breeds and their products in the Near East and North Africa

FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH - REPORT 3

Characterization and value
addition to local breeds and
their products in the Near East
and North Africa

Regional Workshop
Rabat, Morocco
19-21 November 2012


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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Executive Summary

 

Introduction

 

The state of animal genetic resources and inventory, characterization and monitoring activities in the Near East and North Africa Region

 

Adding value to local breeds and their products

 

Strengthening national and regional focal points for the management of animal genetic resources

 

Conclusion of the workshop

 

ANNEX I
Number of breeds reported by the countries of the Near East and North Africa region

 

ANNEX II
Agenda

 

ANNEX III
List of participants


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