bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
MOBILIZATION OF THE FORCES OF SOCIETY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES
Authors: Alderson Lawrence 
Published: August 2011

SUMMARYIncreasing awareness of the contribution of native breeds to the quality of human life has created widespread support for conservation of rare breeds in Britain. The organizations concerned with conservation are either commercially oriented or charitable agencies. Public support for the latter is created through radio and television programmes, publications in magazines, demonstrations in agricultural shows and special farm parks for rare breeds.
POURQUOI ET COMMENT PRESERVER LES RACES BOVINES NAMCHI ET KAPSIKI AU CAMEROUN
Authors: Sauveroche B. , Thys E. 
Published: August 2011

RÉSUMÉLes races taurines Namchi et Kapsiki sont les témoins résiduels de peuplements taurins anciens au Cameroun. Ces animaux représentent une forte valeur socio-culturelle pour les ethnies qui les élèvent. Ils possèdent de plus des potentialités pouvant les rendre économiquement attractifs. Après une revue des connaissances sur ces races et une justification de l'intérêt de leur sauvetage, les auteurs présentent des propositions pour leur préservation. Certaines sont déjà appliquées, d'autres devraient être mises en oeuvre.
SHEEP AND CATTLE IN YEMEN
Authors: Hasnain H.U. , Nokhie A. A. Al , Iryani A. R. F. Al 
Published: August 2011

SUMMARYThe present Republic of Yemen (RDY) was formed in 1991 with the union of two Yemens namely, Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) or North Yemen and the Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) or South Yemen. Studies on livestock breeds were undertaken in the former YAR during 1985–87 under the FAO Project UTFN/YEM/011. It was supplemented with a rapid survey for the former PDRY in 1991 by the senior author (HUH) under the FAO Project UTF/ PDY/013. The information on goats in Yemen has recently been published in FAO Animal Genetic Resources Information No: 8 (1992). Here is presented the information of the Yemeni sheep and cattle population.
LE CHEVAL DE MERENS
Authors:   CNCE,   UNIC
Published: August 2011

RÉSUMÉRÉSUMÉ: Le cheval de Mérens, survivance du cheval préhistorique, est l'unique modèle restant aujourd'hui, du pur sang gaulois. L'image habituelle du cheval de race pure est ici renversée et les amateurs de pur-sang classique seront étonnés par le robuste et massif cheval de Mérens ; son berceau se trouve dans une terre peu connue des Pyrénées françaises : l'Ariège. On peut admirer plusieurs peintures rupestres représentant l'ancêtre du Mérens dans les grottes de Niaux (Ariège-Pyrénées). Doux et endurant, fort et élégant, disponible, confiant et économique, le cheval de Mérens retrouve cinq mois par an les pÂturages d'estives de haute montagne. Ce cheval peut être monté par des enfants en toute sécurité. Il a toutes les qualités du cheval de loisir. II est aussi champion de France d'attelage.Ces aptitudes nombreuses ont assuré au Mérens une reconnaissance internationale. Il s'exporte aujourd'hui en Hollande, en Espagne, en Allemagne, en Tunisie ainsi qu'en Outre-Mer.
THE KOREAN HANWOO BEEF CATTLE
Authors: Song Chan - Won 
Published: August 2011

SUMMARYThe Hanwoo cattle of Korea are probably one of the oldest autochthonous breeds in the world that are known to have populated a specific geographic region for over 2000 years. They are also a unique case of a domestic animal genetic resource (DAGR) that after having followed the classical tendency of dangerously and rapidly decreasing numbers (I 740 000 in 1940 down to 393 000 in 1950) moved slowly back to near 2 000 000 in 1993, following an exemplary and voluntary conservation programme and a well organized national improvement scheme. This wellplanned selection scheme made it possible for the average live weight of Hanwoo cattle to nearly double their measure adult weight since the first in official controls were made in the early seventies: sires from 290 kg to 477 kg and cows from 246 kg to 309 kg in a more than 30 year period. This is a unique reference case of D.A.G.R. conservation, of domestic preservation, development, and economic use within the traditional production ten-ns and management conditions of a specific geo-cultural environment.
LA RAZA RUBIA GALLEGA ECOTIPO DE MONTAÑA
Authors: Legide M. , Ceular A. 
Published: August 2011

RESUMENLa Rubia Gallega de montaña se localiza en el Norte de la provincia de Lugo. Presenta caracteres étnicos muy relacionados con el medio agreste en que se desenvuelve (menor formato, extremidades cortas, etc.)Posee buenas aptitudes matemales y una especial predisposicién para aprovechar recursos naturales en zonas dificiles que le han asegurado su permanencia en estas Areas, compitiendo con otras razas de mayor formato y mejores cualidades carniceras. Palabras clave: Razas locales, bovinos, España
GENETIC EROSION ON CAMELIDAE
Authors: Fernandez-Baca S. 
Published: August 2011

RESUMENEl autor describe la situación actual de los camélidos en América del Sur, aportando información sobre la geografia, distribución y número de las tres especies existentes: llama, alpaca y vicuña. Vienen presentados igualmente datos estadísticos importantes sobre las razas y sus sistemas de producción. Algunas indicaciones también sobre la escasa, pero cierta, erosión genética como consecuencia de las transformaciones ambientales y de gestión, asi como del cambio registrado en la demanda de productos.
LA CHEVRE NOIRE MAROCAINE CAPACITÉS D'ADAPTATION AUX CONDITIONS ARIDES
Authors: Hossaini-Hilaii J. , Benlamlih S. 
Published: August 2011

RESUMELa chèvre noire Marocaine peuple les régions arides et semi-arides du Maroc où elle survit et produit du lait et de la viande pour la population rurale des zones défavorisées. L'objectif du présent article est de présenter cette race tout en mettant l'accent sur ses capacités d'adaptation aux conditions arides d'élevage. Il ressort des études réalisées que cette race possède un faible turnover de l'eau corporelle et une autorégulation précise de la masse corporelle. Ceci lui permet une grande mobilité et agilité pour chercher de l&apos;eau et de la nourriture dans son biotope. La production laitière est faible mais le lait sécrété est concentré. Durant les périodes de privation d'eau ou d'aliments (2 jours), cette chèvre montre une bonne capacité àpréserver le poids corporel. D'autres études sont nécessaires (effet du stress thermique) afin d'élucider d'éventuelles capacités adaptatives.
THE PINEIA HORSE
Authors: Alexandridis Chirstos 
Published: August 2011

SUMMARYThe Pineia horse is a rather small horse bred in a limited population size (373 mares and 6 stallions) in the Western Peloponnese (Greece). It is descended from the Greek mountain pony crossed by anglo-arab, anglo-norman and nonius stallions at the beginning of this century. It is characterized by a robust conformation, a lively temperament and a perfect adaptation to difficult mountainous environments. It is used for vegetation management and pack transport and as a stepping pacer it offers a comfortable ride.
THE MALVI CAMEL: A NEWLY DISCOVERED BREED FROM INDIA
Authors: Köhler Rollefson Ilse , Rathore H. S. 
Published: August 2011

SUMARYThis paper describes the Malvi camel, a very distinctive breed from northern Madhya Pradesh (India), which is characterized by considerable milk production potential. Although the Malvi camel has long been recognized as a distinct population by local camel breeders, scientists were previously not aware of the existence of this breed. Information about the distribution area, estimated population size, and physical characteristics of the Malvi camel is provided and the prevailing management and production system is described. It is concluded that the Malvi camel represents a valuable genetic resource and that steps are necessary to ensure its survival as a separate gene-pool. The way in which this breed was discovered also demonstrates the need for utilizing local indigenous knowledge in the identification and documentation process of animal genetic resources.
Le cheval Mbayar dans la partie centrale du bassin arachidier Sénégalais
Authors: Dehoux J. -P. , Dieng A. , Buldgen A. 
Published: August 2011

RésuméLe Sénégal dispose d'un important cheptel équin dont l'effectif croît régulièrement. Le cheval occupe une place prépondérante dans l'économie sénégalaise. Très apprécié comme animal de trait léger pour les travaux agricoles et le transport ou comme cheval de course, le poney MBayar, principale race chevaline locale, est un animal docile, sobre et endurant.Une enquête réalisée entre octobre 1994 et janvier 1996 a porté sur un effectif de 612 chevaux de race Mbayar. Par ailleurs, 397 animaux ont été examinés lors des consultations vétérinaires.En milieu rural, l'âge au premier poulinage se situe vers 4 ans. Le taux de fécondité est estimé à 41,7 %. Le poids de naissance est de 30,2 ± 2,2 kg. A un an, le poulain pèse 135,7 ± 33,0 kg. Le poids adulte est de 245,6 ± 34,0 kg chez le mâle et de 230,9 ± 29,7 kg chez la femelle. Le taux de mortalité périnatale est de 13,6 %.La sous-alimentation, le manque de soins, le surmenage, l'absence de mesures prophylactiques et le faible niveau de connaissance et de revenus des éleveurs de chevaux expliquent la faible productivité de cette race locale.
The Florina (Pellagonia) sheep breed
Authors: Triantafillidis D. , Ligda C. , Georgoudis A. , Boyazoglu J. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe Florina (or Pellagonia) sheep, which have descended from ancient indigenous Greek populations, are on the way to extinction. A small number of animals are found in the region of West Macedonia. The breed belongs to the semi fat-tailed Ruda wool type sheep, is well adapted to harsh mountain conditions and shows resistance to diseases. Recorded farms are kept at the Agricultural Research Station of Koila in Kozani, at the T. E. I. farm of Florina, at the Animal Husbandry Institute of Gianitsa and at the Agricultural Research Station of Komotini. The average commercialised milk production is 96±38.6 kg during a lactation period of 156 days and the average litter size is 1.4±0.52.
Indigenous cattle of Zanzibar: the need for conservation
Authors: Ali K. O. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe indigenous cattle of Zanzibar commonly referred to as Zanzibar Zebu belong to the Small East African Zebu but with some influences of Boran and Somali cattle. The breed is under pressure from cross-breeding and from economic reforms that may lead to genetic erosion. This paper is an attempt to describe the characteristics and environment of these cattle as well as highlighting the implications of the prevailing conditions for conservation.
Caballo Chilote
Authors: Escobar A. , Oltra J. , Ortiz M. , Voeltz J. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe present paper includes an historical briefing, a morphological description of blood polymorphism, and current use of the Chilote pony horse breed. Its characteristics differentiate it from other horse breeds present in Chile.Historical records, phenotypic and genetic characteristics show that the ancestors of this breed were brought to Chiloé by the Spanish conquerors.The actual population of the Chilote pony in Chiloé islands, as estimated by the present study, is not more than 300 horses. In order to maintain this genetic material it appears relevant to start with a conservation project for this horse in Chile.
El ganado criollo Romosinuano (Romo)
Authors: Martínez Correal G. 
Published: August 2011

ResumenEste artículo reseña el origen del ganado criollo colombiano Romosinuano (Romo), el Valle del río Sinú, Costa Norte de Colombia. También, se describen las características zootécnicas de la raza, sus cualidades y aptitudes productivas como raza pura y en cruzamientos. Se presentan los resultados de heterosis, individual y materna, de características de crecimiento pre y posdestete, el cálculo de producción de carne al destete por vaca expuesta a toro en el hato, el peso presacrificio y el rendimiento en canal del Romo puro y sus cruces con Cebú (Brahman) y Charolais.
Genetic resistance to endoparasites in sheep and goats. A review of genetic resistance to gastrointestinal nematode parasites in sheep and goats in the tropics and evidence for resistance in some sheep and goat breeds in sub-humid coastal Kenya
Authors: Baker R.L. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe evidence for both between- and within- breed genetic variation for resistance to gastrointestinal (GI) nematode parasites is reviewed. It is concluded that much of the published research on breed characterisation for resistance suffers from poor experimental design. Prior to the initiation of a 6-year study that has just been completed in coastal Kenya there were no estimates of within-breed genetic variation (i.e. heritabilities) of resistance in sheep or goats in the tropics. This study has confirmed that Red Maasai sheep and Small East African (SEA) goats are more resistant to GI parasites (predominantly Haemonchus contortus) than Dorper sheep and Galla goats. Heritability estimates for logarithm transformed faecal egg counts (an indicator of resistance) in 8-month-old lambs was 0.18±0.08 for all lambs, but higher in the susceptible Dorper-sired lambs (0.35±0.16) than in the resistant Red Maasai-sired lambs (0.06±0.07). This difference in heritability suggests that many centuries of natural selection have fixed most of the genes for resistance in the Red Maasai sheep. The resistant Red Maasai sheep and SEA goats were two to three times more productive than the susceptible Dorper sheep and Galla goats in the sub-humid coastal Kenya environment.
The Black Maltese: a Mediterranean, light breed of poultry
Authors: Mallia J.G. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe Black Maltese is a nearly-extinct light breed of non-sitting, egg-type chicken, present in the Maltese Islands. Formerly widely reared under backyard conditions for its abundant, white eggs, it has now been entirely replaced by intensely-reared synthetic strains of poultry. This breed is also absent from the remaining backyard flocks in Malta, having been replaced by Rhode Island Red commercial strains. The Black Maltese survives in dwindling numbers as a curiosity and show-bird for poultry shows. The current spatial distribution and breed population size were determined, and breed standard was established. Suggestions on safeguarding this breed were also discussed.
Rabbit genetic resources of Egypt
Authors: Khalil M.H. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryIn Egypt, there are three breeds of rabbits, Giza White, Baladi and Gabali. For Baladi rabbits, there are three strains; Baladi Red, Baladi White and Baladi Black, while Sinai Gabali and Desert Gabali are considered the two strains of Gabali rabbits. Giza White rabbits are usually called improved Giza or El-Giza El-Mohassan. These Egyptian rabbits are medium-sized breeds and used mainly for meat production. Giza White and Baladi rabbits are docile, while Gabali rabbits are moderately tractable. Origin, physical description, and census data for these Egyptian genetic resources were described. Also, they were characterized with regard to their performance (e.g. reproductive efficiency, lactational and maternal abilities, growth rate, feed conversion ratio, carcass traits and meat composition, hair and fur quality, etc.) and adaptability to heat stress.
Characterisation of Jamunapari goats in their home tract
Authors: Rout P.K. , Saxena V.K. , Khan B.U. , Roy R. , Mandal A. , Singh S.K. , Singh L.B. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe improvement programme in Jamunapari goats was started with the active participation of farmers in two adopted villages and efforts have been made to characterise the performance of Jamunapari goats in their home tract in relation to production, reproduction performance and field conditions relating to socio-economic status of farmers. The phenotypic measurements are also described in the breed in its habitat. Jamunapari is a tall, white and large size milch goat breed of India and their numbers have been reducing over the years for various reasons. The description in relation to housing, feeding, management, growth parameters, milk yield, parasitic load, blood polymorphism and constraints in field conditions has been made in detail. Body weights at birth, three, six and nine months were 2.75 kg, 12.3 kg, 16 kg and 22 kg, respectively. Milk yield at 90 and 150 days was 102 and 145 litres, respectively. The peak breeding season of this goat in field conditions is in May-June and twining percentage is about 52 percent. The overall mortality in village conditions is about 3.7 percent and is mostly due to diarrhea and pneumonia. The mortality was 3.7 percent, 1.9 percent, 9.8 percent and 2.0 percent in 0–3, 3–6, and 6–12 months, and adult goats, respectively over the years. The native goat in its home tract is endangered for several reasons and utmost care is needed from all angles to save this germplasm.
The Majorcan Black pig
Authors: Jaume J. , Alfonso L. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe Majorcan Black Pig is the only autochthonous pig breed from the island of Majorca (Spain). It is characterised by a medium size body (160 kg), slate-grey skin colour, and concave profile of the nose, large pendulous ears and tassels on the bottom neck. It is well adapted to the low-level breeding and feeding conditions of the traditional extensive management on the island. It is the base of some traditional high quality products such as the “sobrasada”, sort of red highly seasoned sausage that can be spread over bread, for which there is a good demand in the Spanish market. The Majorcan Black Pig breed played an important social and economic role until the 1960s, which then declined with the introduction of the intensive production systems and foreign breeds. The Majorcan Black Pig Association was founded in the early 1980s by a group of private farmers to recover and conserve the breed. Recently, this association has been officially recognised and the official Majorcan Black Pig Herd Book set up. At present, there are more than 600 animals registered.
The Muzaffarnagari sheep, a mutton breed in India
Authors: Mandal A. , Singh L.B. , Rout P.K. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryThe Muzaffarnagari is the largest and heaviest sheep breed of India. It is well adapted to the hot humid irrigated regions. This breed is generally found in the Muzaffarnagari, Bulandshahr, Saharanpur, Meerut, Bijnor and Dehradun districts of Uttar Pradesh and in some parts of Delhi and Haryana. The fast body growth coupled with high feed conversion efficiency are the main characteristics of this breed. The animals are medium to large in size, having slight convex face lines. The coat is generally white and dense but relatively coarse and the head is large with long and drooping ears. Both male and females are polled. The tail is very long and extends to the fetlock joint. The average body weights at birth, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age were 3.49±0.04, 15±0.20, 26.5±3.56, 30.4&0.40 and 33.4±0.46 kg, respectively.
The Wool-Less Canary Sheep and their relationship with the present breeds in America
Authors: Delgado J.V. , Perezgrovas R. , Camacho M.E. , Fresno M. , Barba C. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryWhen the Spaniards discovered and conquered the Canary Islands in the 15th Century, they found a type of hair sheep, a breed described by the colonists as “white in colour, large in size and with horns in the males”. This discovery provokes the question: from where did these sheep originate? All other breeds of wool-less sheep in the world in that period were located in the sub-Saharan regions, far away from the Canary Islands and with no possible connection.Archaeologists claim that Northwest Africa was populated by wool sheep from 4000–3000 BC. Northwest Africa is the nearest geographical point of the African continent to the Canary Archipelago. It was also there that the native pre-Hispanic human population is thought to have originated. Did the wool-less sheep breed arrive with these people? The answer is probably yes. It is likely that the population of hair sheep arrived between 3000–2000 BC in a northern expansion of these animals, accompanying the first inhabitants of the islands.After the Spanish conquest, the Canary Islands provided a necessary stop for the explorers of the New World. Various testimonies exist describing the arrival of the first sheep to the Caribbean Islands. This process of animal introduction started with Columbus′ second voyage, after which domestic animals formed a usual part of the shipment arrangements. This raises a third question: what role did the Canary Island sheep play in the origin and evolution of the present Caribbean and Latin-American hair breeds? The majority of researchers working with these animals in America and the Caribbean think that the origin of their wool-less sheep breeds is related to the traffic of black slaves during the 17th and 18th centuries. It may be claimed that this influence of sub-Saharan animals exists as an additional influence of other wool-less sheep breeds, which arrived in the Caribbean from the Canary Islands two centuries earlier. Today, the ancient native hair sheep breed is extinct in the Canary Islands although some wool-less sheep have recently been introduced from Venezuela.All these questions and ideas are investigated in this paper, through historical references and current research.
The Jakhrana Goat in India
Authors: Rai B. , Tiwari S. , Khan B.U. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryJakhrana is an important dairy breed of the semi-arid tract of the Rajasthan State of India. The habitat of this breed is a small hamlet in the Aravali hill ranges. The breed is spread over a limited area and the population size is small. The breed is of medium size, with a predominantly black coloured coat with white spots on ears and muzzle. Body weight, body length, punch girth, heart girth and body height at 12 months of age were respectively 30.9±1.7 kg, 69.5±1.9 cm, and 69.1±1.4 cm, 61.9±0.6 cm and 77.2±1.6 cm in males and 22.6±0.7 kg, 62.1±0.8 cm and 63.3±0.6 cm, 60.1±0.6 cm and 69.1±0.7 cm for the females. Pre-weaning and post-weaning body weight gains were higher in males. Overall milk yield in 181 days was 116 kg. Kidding rate was 75 percent in field conditions with a twinning percentage of 79.1 percent. The field survey on this breed indicated that the goats were managed in a traditional system. The goats were kept by the farmers to meet their nutritional as well as economic needs. The marketing of live goats and goat products had limitations. There is no breed conservation/improvement programme at the moment, this is urgently needed to improve this goat breed.
Jamaica Hope: The dairy breed for the tropics
Authors: Holness J.A. , Brown A. , Harris C. 
Published: August 2011

SummaryExperimentation in breeding dairy cattle for the tropics began in Jamaica at Hope Farm in 1910 with local cattle, temperate dairy breeds and the infusion of the Sahiwal (Zebu) breed.The research results, which also influenced farmers' operations, indicated the superiority of the grade Jersey for production and fertility, which was considered to be the result of adaptation. Thereafter, breeding inter se, a tropical dairy breed, the Jamaica Hope was established and was declared in 1952. The formation of the Jamaica Hope Cattle Breeders’ Society immediately followed.The breed has shown a high level of productivity under wide ranging husbandry conditions. The highest yields have been above 8 800 litres of milk in 305 days.The MOET technique of reproduction will be employed in the expansion of the breed.