Objectives of conservation

BIHAR ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, PATNA, BIHAR Bihar Veterinary College, Patna

Speaker: Ramesh Kumar Singh Assistant Professor cum Jr. Scientist Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding

Bihar Veterinary College, Patna

Introduction to Conservation

Conservation Conservation

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Conservation includes preservation along with up gradation of the genetic potential and management of a breed for use in future.

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It covers both continued maintenance of genetic variability, improvement and sustainable utilization by exploiting the genetic variability.

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It is also defined as the management of the biosphere of human use for benefits in present time together with maintaining its potentiality to meet the future needs.

Preservation Preservation

• Preservation covers the continued maintenance of genetic variability.

• It is required when population reaches an endangered level or on the verge of extinction.

• Preservation and Multiplication is required for animals having

unique traits or exceptional genetic merit.

Causes of loss of genetic diversity

• Systems breed dilution (a) Upgrading (b) Cross breeding

• Geographical reorganization

• Purpose based farming system

• Economic viability

• Modern Agriculture practices

• Other factors

Objectives of conservation

• Genetic insurance

• Economic potential in a particular environment

• Environmental considerations

• Scientific study

• Energy source

Methods of conservations

• In-situ conservation

• Ex-situ conservation (a) In vivo method (b) In vitro

method

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