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Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS)

Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS)

Regional and National datasets

Explore regional and national data from the regional information systems (EFABIS: The European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System). DAD-IS is the centre of a global network of information systems. The network links currently to one regional information systems (EFABIS: The European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System). The network of information systems treats countries as the smallest unit, and supports aggregation at regional and worldwide levels. To this effect, the network allows the establishment of country, sub-regional, regional and the global information nodes.

EFABIS
European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS)

The European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS) is the European information system for animal genetic resources. It is managed by the European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP). EFABIS serves as the platform for the exchange of national data on animal genetic resources, provided by the European National Coordinators.

EFABIS is the source of European breed-related data for the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS).

Data entry

For National Coordinators

Data

Results

Breed Diversity in Europe

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 Europe 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. 

Documents
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...

Guidelines
Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) - Data entry: A quick guide for National Coordinators
2020

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.