Problemática de la conservación de razas de animales domésticos en España. Algunas ideas a tener en cuenta en su estudio y proyección

OROZCO PIÑÁN, Fernando

Publication year:

1999

Publication place:

Donostia-San Sebastián

ISBN:

84-89516-92-8

ISSN:

1137-8603

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Summary

Among the several reasons that could be adduced to defend the animal domestic breeds conservation, the mere existence of the breed is considered the essential one, because they represent, the man´s work transforming the wild material offered by nature, plus cultural and historical aspects. We point out the different approaches depending on the breed, particularly so differences when dealing with large or small species. We emphasize the need to understand thoroughly what constitutes a breed according to its use, clarifying genetic aspects sometimes confused or erroneous. Reasons are given to consider the cryo conservation of animal germplasm as merely auxiliary. Several types of programs, depending on private or public financing and/or large or small species are discussed. Finally the current situation in Spain is commented including the negative aspects to be corrected if a more efficient future is desired.