EFABIS Slovenia
EFABIS SLOVENIA is Slovenian official information system on animal genetic resources. The National Animal Genetic Resources Information System is a part of the global DAD-IS, the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. It is used to inform on and monitor of local livestock breeds held in Slovenia. The website is available in English and Slovenian language. The Public service for Animal Genetic Resources is responsible for the regular updating of the data.
Results
Breed Diversity in Slovenia
Mammalian and avian livestock breeds are reported to occur either in only a single country (local breeds), in several countries in one region (regional transboundary) or in different regions of the world (international transboundary).
Risk Status in Slovenia for cattle, sheep, goat, pig and chicken
Based on the population size reported by countries it is possible to assess the risk of extinction of domesticated animals.
The Cow’s Ball - tribute to the alpine dairy farming
The Cow`s ball in Bohinj is a special event with a very long tradition and celebrate the end of the grazing season. Around the 1950s this event also became a celebration for wider public and today, nearly 10 000 visitors including tourist visit the fair. It’s one of the most recognized tourist event in Slovenia and has been mentioned in the two world’s greatest travel guides (Frommer's 300 Unmissable Events and Festivals Around the World and Lonely planet A Year of Festivals). The main goal is to introduce the life and work on the mountain pastures and to greet the livestock and herdsmen. The programme of the festival is diverse and Slovenian autochthonous breed Cika cattle, herdsmen and Alpine dairymaids are in the spot of the festival.
During the Covid-19 outbreak in spring 2020, the event was organized virtually. The Bohinj Tourist Association prepared the documentary film, which is available at the link: https://www.facebook.com/lakebohinj/videos/1052285385203796/.
Links
Documents
Publications
Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources and the Interlaken Declaration
2007
In recognition of the need to develop an effective framework for the management of these resources and to address the threat of genetic erosion, 109...
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.
Contact
University of Ljubljana
Biotechnical faculty
Department of Animal Science
Groblje 3
SI-1230 Domžale
Slovenia
Tina Flisar
[email protected]
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Regional and National datasets
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Bees
Explore specialized datasets on bee genetic resources, including breed sheets, diversity of metrics, population trends, and data export options. This section focuses exclusively on bee-related information.
Annual statistics
Review yearly summaries on data completeness, population reporting quality, and adaptedness coverage. These indicators offer a quick overview of how countries contribute and update their information.
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.
Sustainable Development Indicators
Consult SDG 2.5 indicators on the conservation of animal genetic resources. Users can explore national and species-level results on breed storage in gene banks and the risk of extinction.
Geographic & transboundary distribution
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Risk status & monitoring
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Population data
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Breed information
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