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Breeding and conservation of Animal Genetic Resources

Züchtung und Erhaltung tiergenetischer Ressourcen

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Stefan Neuenschwander, Dr. Christine Flury, Heidi Signer-Hasler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:25

Abstract

Animal genetic resources refer to the genetic and species diversity of livestock. Only a few production breeds have been further developed through breeding, while local breeds have no longer been able to survive in this competition. Without the support of endangered breeds and the sustainable breeding of productive breeds, many regionally typical breeds are threatened with extinction.

Objective

Learning Objectives: Part 1: At the end of the course, students are able to assess the importance and problems of small ruminant breeding and husbandry in Switzerland and neighbouring countries. They know the most important breeding objectives and are able to assess them in terms of production and sustainable development in small ruminants and cattle. Learning objectives part 2: The second part gives an overview of the distribution, endangerment and conservation of breed diversity of farm animals in Switzerland and internationally. The theory is illustrated with numerous examples and the knowledge is deepened in exercises. The students: - have an overview of the national and international distribution of animal genetic resources and are familiar with the database DAD-IS (Domestic Animal Diversity Information System). - can name the national and international efforts to conserve agricultural livestock breeds. - know how to describe genetic diversity. - can point out what is important in the management of small populations. - can describe different conservation measures, especially in situ and ex situ conservation. - can describe current national and international conservation programmes for different livestock breeds.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Züchtung und Erhaltung tiergenetischer Ressourcen
Die Lehrveranstaltung besteht aus regelmässigen LV in der ersten Semesterhälfte und aus einem Blockkurs am 25.-26. Januar 2022.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (NO E 39)
  • 08.11 Date 14:15-16:00 (NO E 39)
  • 25.01 Date 08:15-18:00 (LFW B 1)
  • 26.01 Date 08:15-18:00 (LFW B 1)
2 h weekly

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