Gene banks & cryoconservation
Access data on cryoconservation efforts, including stored genetic material and country-level collections. This section provides information on reporting quality and representation of local breeds in gene banks.
Data
Diversity of Animal Genetic Resources
03/05/2022
More than 2,400 livestock breeds are at risk of extinction, while 600 are already extinct, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). If managed sustainably, this diversity can be used to increase production and allow livestock to adapt to challenges such as climate change.
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Manual
Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) - User manual
2021
The Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) is the global clearing-house mechanism for animal genetic resources for food and agriculture...