Breeding Programs

We highlight the past and on-going conservation initiatives (In-vivo, In-vitro and Ex-situ) in Africa. This module contains information on virtual Gene banks, reports on case studies and success stories capturing lessons learnt and best practices. In addition we highlight National action plans related to conservation.

Breeding & Conservation programmes for Sahiwal cattle genetic resources in Eastern Africa: Unlocking the potential

KALRO/TALIRI On-going

Sustainable Use and Conservation Strategies for Transboundary AnGR in West Africa

CIRDES Initiated

Establishment of a network and plan of action in West Africa for the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous animal genetic resources (AnGR) of ruminant populations

EISMV collaborating with ECOWAS Not yet started

Creating awareness & advocacy on sustainable utilization of AnGR in Eastern & Central region

ASARECA Not yet started

Project for the genetic conservation of the Gobra zebu breed of the Senegal River valley and the Sylvo-pastoral zone

Senegal Completed

Project to improve village poultry farming in the department of Dabou

Cote d'Ivoire On-going

Genetic improvement of local pigs in Nigeria

Nigeria On-going