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Building an international legal framework on animal genetic resources: Can it help the drylands and food insecure countries?

Ideas for a legal framework to govern animal genetic resources. Arguments for an international agreement to govern the genetic resources of farm animals. How can breeds and genes be conserved, where are the biodiversity hotspots, and what should an international agreement cover?

  • Title: Building an international legal framework on animal genetic resources: Can it help the drylands and food insecure countries?
  • Author: Ilse Köhler-Rollefson / League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development and Local Livestock for Empowerment (LIFE) Network / 2005
  • Description: Ideas for a legal framework to govern animal genetic resources
  • Format: Pdf
  • Pages: 29

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    Saving Rajasthan’s camel herds: The perspective of camel breeders

    Over 50 camel breeders met in Sadri, Rajasthan in November 2004 to discuss the declining numbers of camels in Rajasthan. They recommended ways to increase access to grazing, improve veterinary services, and promote the marketing of camel milk and other products.

  • Title: Saving Rajasthan's camel herds: The perspective of camel breeders
  • Author: Arun Srivastava, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, Hanwant Singh Rathore, and Uttra Kothari. Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan / Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan / 2004
  • Description: Over 50 camel breeders met in Sadri, Rajasthan in November 2004 to discuss the declining numbers of camels in Rajasthan.
  • Format: Zip
  • Pages: 27

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    Farm animal genetic resources: Safeguarding national assets for food security and trade

    Summary of four workshops on livestock genetic resources held in Mozambique, Angola, Zambia and Swaziland.

  • Title: Farm animal genetic resources: Safeguarding national assets for food security and trade
  • Author: Ilse Köhler-Rollefson / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations / Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation / 2004
  • Description: Summary of four workshops
  • Format: Zip
  • Pages: 54

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