AnGR Livestock recording
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Item Proceedings of the Interbull technical workshop Beltsville, MD, USA, 2–3 March 2003(Journal Article, 2003) Interbull CentreItem Proceedings of the Interbull meeting Sousse, Tunisia, 29–31 May 2004(Journal Article, 2004) Interbull CentreItem Proceedings of the Interbull meeting Rome, Italy, 28–30 August 2003(Journal Article, 2003) Interbull CentreItem Current status of genetic resources, recording and production systems in African, Asian and American camelids: Proceedings of the ICAE/FAO Seminar held in Sousse, Tunisia, 30 May 2004(Conference Proceedings, 2005) Cardellino, R.; Rosati, A.; Mosconi, C.Item Intergovernmental technical working group on animal genetic resources for food and agriculture: Report of the Third Session, Rome Italy, 31 March – 2 April 2004(Report, 2004) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsItem Development of successful animal recording systems for transition and developing countries: Proceedings of the FAO/ICAR Seminar held in Interlaken, Switzerland, 27 May 2002(Conference Proceedings, 2002) Maki-Hokkonen, J.; Boyazoglu, J.; Vares, T.; Zjalic, M.Item The role of breeders' organisations and state in animal identification and recording in CEE countries: Proceedings of the Workshop held in Bled, Slovenia, 15 May 2000(Conference Proceedings, 2001) Vares, T.; Habe, F.; Klopcic, M.; Kompan, D.Item International workshop on animal recording for smallholders in developing countries: Proceedings of the workshop held in Anand, India, 20-23 October 1997(Conference Proceedings, 1998) Trivedi, K.R.Item Intergovernmental technical working group on animal genetic resources for food and agriculture: Report of the Second Session, Rome Italy, 4-6 September 2000(Report, 2000) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsItem Intergovernmental technical working group on animal genetic resources for food and agriculture: Report of the First Session, Rome Italy, 8-10 September 1998(Report, 1998) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsItem Animal recording for improved breeding and management strategies for buffaloes: Proceedings of the workshop held in Bled, Slovenia, 16-17 May 2000(Conference Proceedings, 2000) Moioli, B.; Galal, S.; Zjalic, M.; Maki-Hokkonen, J.Item Development of animal identification and recording systems for developing countries: Proceedings of the ICAR/FAO Seminar held in Sousse, Tunisia, 29 May 2004(Conference Proceedings, 2004) Pauw, R.; Mack, S.; Maki-Hokkonen, J.Item Documenting the world’s domestic animal resources(Journal Article, 1993) Ruane, J.Item Beef recording guidelines: A synthesis of an ICAR survey(Report, 2001) Simianer, H.; Taubert, H.; Kuttner, K.Item Importance of infrastructure and system for livestock recording and improvement in developing countries(Conference Paper, 2006) Westhuizen, J. van der; Scholtz, M.M.; Mamabolo, M.J.In many developing countries infrastructure and systems for conventional animal improvement are lacking, and the early speculations that marker-assisted selection will provide a quick solution in the absence of such systems have been proven wrong. Systems of livestock recording and improvement have a wider impact on genetic improvement only. Livestock recording is utilised to establish baseline performance, compare production alternatives, improve animal management and genetically improve livestock. The benefits of livestock recording and improvemen to farmers, rural economy, consumers, government and the nation are discussed. The need to secure long term success of animal recording is also highlighted. This includes aspects such as commitment of governments, financial benefit, role of indigenous breeds, socio-economics and infrastructure. This paper attempts to demonstrate how countries without the necessary infrastructure can gain from using existing facilities that exist within a region. An example of such a facility is the Integrated Registration and Genetic Information System (INTERGIS) in South Africa.Item Institutional and organizational frameworks for dairy and beef cattle recording in Kenya: a review and opportunities for improvement(Journal Article, 2011-04) Kosgey, I.S.; Mbuku, S.M.; Okeyo Mwai, Ally; Amimo, Joshua O.; Philipsson, J.; Ojango, Julie M.K.To facilitate livestock improvement in developing countries, records on animal populations and their various productivity levels are important. However, in these countries, livestock recording presents a huge challenge. This paper presents an outline of the historical developments and the current scenario in dairy and beef recording in Kenya, where a recording scheme has been in place since 1963, yet the productive potential of most animals in the country remains unknown. The paper brings into context the state of recording in relation to the potential for future developments in dairy and beef production within the country. Despite the enormous existing potential, low numbers of livestock records are captured due to multiple challenges, which include limited funding, lack of incentives to record, limited feedback on records, a fragmented organizational structure, poor infrastructure, limited numbers of skilled personnel and lack of supporting policies. Strategies to overcome the challenges and achieve more sustainable utilization of the existing livestock populations are discussed. Linking recording to key service providers within the livestock production sector could enhance data collection, processing and feedback to livestock producers. The quality of extension services provided must be improved in order to holistically support livestock production. Recent international regulations on the traceability of livestock products sold within different countries mean that unless Kenya implements a robust animal recording programme, the country will be locked out of markets for its livestock products.