Nature Resources
of Animal Production in Taiwan
A. Importance of Conservation of
Animal Resources
- Assembling and
maintaining germplasm of farm animals are special to food
production locally.
- Sharing and
utilizing the genetic diversity of economic traits are
beneficial to the breeders.
- Developing and
intergrating the gene resources of native and exotic
breeds are creative to the scientific perspective.
- Gathering and
acknowleging intellectual observations of our ancestors
on these native animals are large tasks as the historical
mission to perserve them for future generations.
B. Status of Native Breeds and
Place of Conservation
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C. Methods for Conservation and
Utilization
- Propagation with a small
population.
- Cryopreservation of sperm
and embryo.
- Intercrossing with exotic
breeds.
- Collections on their
growth, reproduction and living habits.
D. Protocol on Germplasm
Conservation in Taiwan
