tailieunhanh - PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES

Characterization of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture (AnGR) involves three types of information: phenotypic, genetic and historical. The weight given to each depends on the country (. whether it is developed or developing) and the objective (. improve- ment, conservation or breed differentiation). These guidelines focus on the collection and use of phenotypic information. Phenotypic characterization of AnGR is the process of identifying distinct breed popula- tions and describing their external and production characteristics in a given environment and under given management, taking into account the social and economic factors that affect them. The information provided by characterization studies is essential. | ISSN 1810-0708 ________ FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH -D PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ON GENETIC RESOURCES FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 11 FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH guidelines PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome 2012 Recommended citation FAO. 2012. Phenotypic characterization of animal genetic resources. FAO Animal Production and Health Guidelines No. 11. Rome. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO concerning the legal or development status of any country territory city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers whether or not these have been patented does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. The views expressed in this information product are those of the author s and do not necessarily reflect the views of FAO. ISBN 978-92-5-107199-1 All rights reserved. FAO encourages reproduction and dissemination of material in this information product. Non-commercial uses will be authorized free of charge upon request. Reproduction for resale or other commercial purposes including educational purposes may incur fees. Applications for permission to reproduce or disseminate FAO copyright materials and all queries concerning rights and licences should be addressed by e-mail to copyright@ or to the Chief Publishing Policy and Support Branch Office of Knowledge Exchange Research and Extension FAO Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome Italy. FAO .