Kyrgyzstan to Strengthen the Tracking of Genetic Resources of Farm Animals

Kyrgyzstan intends to improve the system for collecting and tracking data on local breeds of farm animals. Representatives from government and scientific institutions discussed this topic on November 9 at a FAO seminar in Bishkek.

Participants reviewed the status of national data on breeds, existing information gaps, and the distribution of responsibilities among institutions for collecting and updating information.

One of the tools will be the international information system DAD-IS, developed by the FAO. It contains information on domestic animal breeds, photographs, and links to additional information resources.

According to the organization, the system already documents more than 15,000 national breed populations from 182 countries. The database allows for monitoring the diversity of farm animals and assessing the risk of extinction for individual breeds.

The development of a national registration system will enable Kyrgyzstan to systematize information on local animals and plan efforts to conserve genetic resources more effectively.