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Geographic & transboundary distribution
View spatial data showing where breeds are found and how they move across borders. Maps display national and transboundary distributions, summaries, and related collection of information.
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Documents
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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...
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FAO’s work related to animal genetic resources
11/06/2023
AO's Intergovernmental Technical Working Group for Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was established in 1997, and it consists of 28 countries, with members elected at each of the Commission's regular sessions. The Working Group's role is to review issues related to animal genetic resources and their management.
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.