The management of AnGR in Greece

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Ch. Ligda, E. Danou, A. Georgoudis

National Agricultural Research Foundation Ministry of Rural Development and Food

School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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� Land area: 13.2 million hectares� Mountainous

average elevation of 500 m

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� Active population involved in agriculture 15 %� Agriculture contributes to 6.7 % of the Gross National Product

Self-sufficiency of the country in animal origin products

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97Beef meat

Pork meat

sheep/goats meat

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7650

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Poultry

Cows milk and products

Sheep/goats milk

eggs

Animal Genetic Resources

• Rich biodiversity contributing to a large variety of quality products

• Answer to the new demands of society – Sustainability,environment, quality, animal welfare

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– Sustainability,environment, quality, animal welfare

Official recognised breeds of farm animals

Species Breeds

Cattle (4) Brachykeratiki, Katerinis, Sykia, Holstein

Buffalo (1) Greek Buffalo

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Sheep (20)

Karagouniki, Lesvos, Sfakia, Karystou, Frisarta, Orino, Chios, Serres,

Kefallenias, Kalarritiko, Peliou, Skopelou, Thrakis, Sarakatsaniko,

Katsika, Argos, Kymi, Zakynthos, Florina, Agrinio

Goats (2) Local, Skopelos

Horses (5) Skyros, Pinias, Messaras, Thessaly, Pindos

Pigs (1) Local

Sheep and goat breding

• Sheep and goat breeding, the most widespread agricultural sectors of Greece

• According to their share in the animal production (43%)and in the total agricultural production (13%)

• 78% of sheep and 90% of goats are raised under low input production system in the mountainous and

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• 78% of sheep and 90% of goats are raised under low input production system in the mountainous and marginal regions of the country

• Sheep population presents high variation in morphology and production characteristics and shows excellent adaptability to the local environment

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Sheep genetic resources

• Geographical isolation, genetic drift, selection and crossbreeding, and transhumance of population, contributed to the current picture of sheep breeds in Greece

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• Presence of high percentage of crossbred animals, resulting from uncontrolled crossbreeding within the local population

Serres

Florina

Lesvos

Chios

Karagouniko

Skopelos

Kymi

Mountainous breedsThrace

Frisarta

Katsika

Chios

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Zakynthos

SfakiaSitia

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Chios

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Zakynthos

Serres

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Zakynthos

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Cattle genetic resources

• Cattle in Greece were genetically stratified as follows:– indigenous breeds (used mainly for meat

production)

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production)– crossbred animals (meat and double purpose) – purebreds adapted to local conditions (dairy

or double purpose breeds).

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Characterisation, Inventory and Monitoring of Trends and Associated Risks

• Establish the national node of the EFABIS database (www.efabis-greece.gr)

• Review and update the Efabis database• Research projects and activities

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• Research projects and activities– Characterisation of AnGR– Livestock biodiversity Indicators

Results from Structure analysis (10 sheep breeds)

Anogeiano Kalarritiko

Karagouniko Kefallinias

Kymi

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Lesvos Orino

Pelio

Sfakia Skopelos

� Highest percentage of genetic diversity is thewithin breeds (97%) diversity

� There was a general loss of heterozygosity in allbreeds (except in Lesvos and Kefallenias).

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breeds (except in Lesvos and Kefallenias).

� The results of the different analyses and testssupported each other, and were in accordance tohistorical and geographical findings of thepopulations

Further priorities

• To establish a permanent monitoring and updating system

• To develop national endangerment and risk status classification systems

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risk status classification systems

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Sustainable Use and Development

• Meetings aiming to support the farmers to develop their work on linking their products with the breeds.

• Development of schemes to support

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• Development of schemes to support breeders of small population regarding the genetic management of their populations.

Pastomed Tradition et modernité du pastoralisme : reconnaissance de ses multiples rôles dans le développement durable des territoires

méditerranéens

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Further priorities• Breeding objectives

– Production and quality• Traits related with the low production cost• Link with the region – (adding value)

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• Link with the region – (adding value)

– Maintain the environmental and cultural role of the production systems

– Genetic diversity

• Conservation

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National Strategic Plan for Rural Development 2007-2013

Measure 2.1.4: Agro environmental measures

• Action 3.1: Conservation of autochthonous farm animal breeds at risk– Article 36 and 39 (1698/2005) / Article 27

(5.3.2.1.4) (1974/2006)

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(5.3.2.1.4) (1974/2006)

• Action 3.4 Conservation of genetic resources – Article 39 (par. 5) (1698/2005) /Article 28

(5.3.2.1.4) (1974/2006)

Level of supportSpecies Breeds Euros / LU

Cattle 2 335

Buffaloes 1 335

Sheep 10 221

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Sheep 10 221

Goats 1 194

Pigs 1 219

Horses 5 350

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• Ex situ conservation– Semen collection

• Sheep breeds – Heritage sheep project

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– Heritage sheep project– other research activities

• Cattle breeds

Further priorities

• Establish the national Gene Bank for AnGR– Define the criteria for the creation and

management of the gene bank

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management of the gene bank

• Policies, Institutions and Capacity Building

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Building

• Translation of the GPA in the Greek language. In collaboration with the National Focal Point of Cyprus. – The document will be published before the

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– The document will be published before the end of September.

Further priorities• Develop the National Plan for AnGR• Enhance the role of the Breeders

Associations• Education, training, public awareness

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• Education, training, public awareness

• Working Group on Animal Breeding and Genetic Resources. – Aims to formulate proposals on the

organisation of the animal breeding sector at

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organisation of the animal breeding sector at national level, develop the national plan for the AnGR.

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