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We are members & supporters of The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The ALBC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting over 150 breeds of livestock & poultry from extinction. The ALBC was founded in 1977 and "is the pioneer organization in the U.S.A. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock."
Managing Breeds for a Secure Future By Phillip Sponenberg & Donald E. Bixby This is one of my favorite books. It is an excellent resource and can be easily applied to the preservation of the Kangal Dog breed. Managing Breeds for a Secure Future may be purchased from The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The Great Lakes Kangal Club is a club dedicated to the preservation of the working Kangal dog. Managing Breeds is recommended reading for all members of the Great Lakes Kangal Club & has been featured in the Club's Newsletter published the first of March 2008. This excellent resource tackles the challenges of maintaining genetic diversity. It is a theoretical exposition as well as a user's guide. It examines conservation issues and provides practical approaches for developing successful strategies for securing both standardized breeds and landraces. Managing breeds provides useful information for all levels of breeders. The key points are emphasized and there are examples given that are helpful to beginners. There are techniques & strategies for master breeders. The book also addresses complexities of political and human aspects of saving rare breeds. Possible obstacles as well as pitfalls for Associations are discussed. Breed association leaders & members will find this book an excellent resource.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) The RBST is a conservation charity whose purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability of the United Kingdom’s Native Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR). |
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