Need and requirement of genetic conservation of livestock
- To prevent the genetic erosion of the population that retains the value of current use.
- To maintain sufficient genetic diversity to meet the current and future utilization.
- To provide the option for adaptation to enhance the environmental condition.
- To provide sustainable animal production system for food security.
- To provide genetic resources for cross breeding and development of genotypes.
- To provide the option to meet the demand of new markets for livestock products and services.
- To preserve cultural and historical values.
- To sustain the bequest (money or property) value of livestock.
- To fulfill the rights of an existing genetic resources to continue to exist.