Need and requirement of genetic conservation of livestock

Master Mountain Agriculture – Notes, Case Studies & Practical Insights – with Rahul

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.