Author: Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9291272558
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Guidelines for setting up community-based sheep breeding programs in Ethiopia: Lessons and experiences for sheep breeding in low-input systems
Author: Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9291272558
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Livestock Genomics and Community-based Breeding Strategies in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: Challenges, Opportunities and Future Perspectives
Author: Isidore HouagaPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832551866
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are home to diverse populations of livestock species adapted to various agro-ecological zones, production systems, and harsh environmental conditions. However, the livestock in LMICs have not been systematically improved and current low levels of productivity do not meet the demand for livestock products by a growing population. Recent advances in next-generation sequencing and genotyping technologies have enabled the application of genomic selection in various livestock species in some western countries with great success. Despite the low adoption of genomic breeding in LMICs livestock industry, various studies and programs were initiated and some are still ongoing. Furthermore, community-based breeding programs (CBBP) have been initiated in many LMICs with great benefits for smallholder livestock farmers. CBBPs are based on the active participation of farmers from inception through to implementation and consider their needs, views, decisions, breeding objectives, and available infrastructure. In Africa for instance, small ruminants CBBPs have generated substantial genetic gains and socioeconomic benefits for rural poor farmers. However, the current challenges affecting the data recording and genetic evaluation of the CBBPs in LMICS are yet to be fully reported. Furthermore, the CBBPs are yet to integrate genomic selection in their breeding strategies. For sustainable livestock breeding in LMICs, there is a need to assess the current status of livestock genomics and community-based breeding strategies to identify the challenges and suggest mitigating strategies and future improvement strategy plans. In this Research Topic, we aim to collect findings from past and current livestock genomics and community-based breeding programs, the challenges, the lessons learned, the opportunities, and future perspectives.
Ensuring Animal Health and Other Services for Efficient and Inclusive Livestock Value Chains in LMICs
Author: Isabelle BaltenweckPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889742350
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Review of sheep research and development projects in Ethiopia
Author: Gizaw, S., Abegaz, S., Rischkowsky, B., Haile, A., Okeyo, A.M. and Dessie, T.Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9291463426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Farming Systems and Poverty
Author: John A. DixonPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251046272
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A joint FAO and World Bank study which shows how the farming systems approach can be used to identify priorities for the reduction of hunger and poverty in the main farming systems of the six major developing regions of the world.
Farm Animal Genetic Resources
Author: Geoff SimmPublisher:
ISBN: 1897676158
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
This book provides an overview of developments in the conservation and sustainable utilisation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources. It is based on presentations given at a conference on this subject co-organised by the British Society of Animal Science, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the Sheep Trust.
Phenotypic Characterization of Animal Genetic Resources
Author: Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN: 9789251071991
Category : Animal Production
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
These guidelines are part of a series of publications produced by FAO to support countries in the implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources.
Sheep and Goat Production and Marketing Systems in Ethiopia
Author: Solomon GizawPublisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Sheep and Goats in Humid West Africa
Author: J. E. SumbergPublisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789290530589
Category : Animal industry
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
In Vivo Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
These guidelines present the basic concepts involved in the development and implementation of in vivo conservation plans for animal genetic resources for food and agriculture. The guidelines are intended for use by policy-makers in the management of animal genetic resources, managers of animal breeding organizations, persons responsible for training in management of animal genetic resources and any other stakeholders with leading roles in designing and implementing in vivo conservation programmes for animal genetic resources. Although individual breeders and livestock keepers are not the direct target audience, the guidelines include background information that is relevant for all stakeholders involved in planning conservation programmes.