International symposium on Mediterranean animal germplasm and future human challenges : A joint EAAP-FAO-Ciheam International Symposium /

This compilation of papers and keynote lectures presented at the International Symposium provide an opportunity to assess the position of Mediterranean germplasm at world level, taking into account the challenges for feed requirements, sustainable development of agriculture and regional socio-econom...

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Other Authors: Boyazoglu, J. (Editor), Cappuccio, A. (Editor), Matassino, D. (Editor)

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Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Wageningen Academic, 1997.

Series: Biology - Book Archive pre-2000
EAAP Scientific Series ; 85.

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Convention on biological diversity: implications for conservation of farm animal biodiversity /
  • J. Hodges
  • Challenges for food and agriculture at the turn of the century /
  • A. Rérat
  • FAO’s global programme for the management of farm animal genetic resources /
  • K. Hammond and H.W. Leitch
  • Elevage, agriculture et environnement dans l’union europeenne /
  • S. Incoronato
  • Les ressources génétiques animales en région méditerranéenne. Leur caractérisation en relation avec les systèmes d’élevage et les enjeux socioéconomiques /
  • J.C. Flammant
  • The molecular evolution of domestic cattle /
  • D.G. Bradley , R.T. Loftus , D.E. MacHugh , and P. Cunningham
  • The state of animal genetic diversity in the Mediterranean region /
  • B.D. Scherf
  • Current situation of animal genetic resources in Portugal /
  • L.T. Gama and C.P. Matos
  • Les ressources génétiques animales en Algérie. Situation actuelle et perspectives /
  • N. Kafidi and E. Khemici
  • Characterization of Chianina bulls at different developmental stages: growth and slaughtering performances /
  • R. Funghi , A. Martini , C. Sargentini , A. Acciaioli , F. Balò , and A. Giorgetti
  • Characterization of Chianina bulls at different developmental stages: carcass and meat characteristics /
  • R. Bozzi , C. Pugliese , B.M. Poli , O. Franci , G. Parisi , and M. Lucifero
  • Meat and carcass characterization of Maremmana cattle aged 12 and 18 months /
  • A. Giorgetti , D. Rondina , C. Sargentini , A. Martini , R. Funghi , R. Bozzi , and E. Innocenti
  • “Masserie” as an historical-cultural-environmental good to safeguard the biodiversity /
  • G. Russo
  • Animal genetic resources management and domestic animal taxonomy /
  • C. Draganescu
  • Transhumance and the relationship between sheep breeds in Central Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean area /
  • C. Draganescu
  • Characterisation, utilisation and conservation of cattle germplasm in the Mediterranean area /
  • A. Nardone and E. Villa
  • Conserving cattle breeds in situ in Italy /
  • G.C. Gandini , G. Pagnaccco , A. Bagnato , E. Villa , and G. Rognoni
  • Biodiversity in domestic bovids: a cytogenetic approach /
  • L. Iannuzzi
  • Electrophoretic study of glutathione reductase and milk yield in river buffalo /
  • M. Annunziata and M. Iorio
  • Gene diversity in Mediterranean bovid globin chains /
  • A. Di Luccia , E. Pieragostini , C. Dario , and L. Ferrara
  • Relation between NADH-diaphorase types in erythrocytes and some blood characteristics of river buffalo /
  • M. Iorio and M. Annunziata
  • Individual multilocus genotype using microsatellite markers for the analysis of the genetic variability between and within breeds /
  • D. Cianci , R. Ciampolini , and E. Mazzanti
  • Current state of Mediterranean small ruminant germplasm and its characterization /
  • D. Gabiña
  • Outil pour la solidarisation des acteurs au sein du schéma de sélection de la brebis Corse: vers un qualifiant artificiel /
  • J.P. Choisis , R. Bouche , and B. Vissac
  • Conservation des populations porcines méditerranéennes: modalités techniques et enjeux sociaux /
  • F. Casablanca
  • Fifty years of conservation of a black hairless strain of Iberian pigs /
  • J. Rodrigáñez , L. Silió , M.A. Tow , and C. Rodriguez
  • The pattern of equine evolution determined by human needs /
  • M. Silvestrelli , C. Pieramati , C. Cavallucci , S. Daneri , and W. Gardner
  • Characterization, evaluation, conservation and utilization of rabbit genetic resources in the Mediterranean region /
  • G. Bolet , M. Baselga , R. Rouvier , A. Roustan , and J.M. Brun
  • Rabbit germplasm utilisation to produce a synthetic breed fit to Mediterranean climates /
  • A. Finzi , R. Margarit , and P. Macchioni
  • Twenty years of a conservation program of Spanish chicken breeds (1975-1995) /
  • J.L. Campo and R.G. Ruano
  • Génétique et conservation animales /
  • L. Ollivier
  • L’utilisation des biotechnologies dans les programmes de conservation des ressources génétiques animales /
  • D. Chupin
  • The effect of two different freezing rates on Mediterranean buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) sperm motility at thawing /
  • C. Del Sorbo , A. Fabbrocini , G. Fasano , M.R. Martusciello , and G. Sansone
  • Encapsulation of ram spermatozoa in sodium alginate and poly-L-lysine /
  • P. Loi and P. Cappai
  • The role and the possibilities of NGOs - examples of in-situ conservation /
  • H.P. Grunenfelder
  • Initiatives for safeguarding and exploitation of extinction-threatened sheep breeds in Piemonte (NW Italy) /
  • L.M. Battaglini , S. Fassi , and G. Massimino
  • Rég. 2078/92/CEE et sauvegarde du patrimoine génétique animal: trois races caprines intérêssées dans la région Piémont (N-O Italie) /
  • J. Errante , R. Fortina , and M. Salvo
  • Introduction to national strategies and local approaches and experiences /
  • D. Matassino
  • Identifier, préserver, gérer, évaluer et valoriser les ressources génétiques: une méthodologie à l’épreuve du conservatoire du patrimoine biologique régional de Midi-Pyrénées /
  • A. Audiot
  • Kilis: a Turkish local cattle breed in danger of extinction /
  • Z. Cebeci , S. Kumlu , O. Biçer , and O. Güney
  • In situ and ex situ actions on Spanish domestic animal genetic resources: developments, research and plans /
  • J.V. Delgado , M.E. Camacho , R. Bolivar , I. Vazquez , A. Molina , E. Rodero , and A. Rodero
  • Efforts in management of livestock genetic resources in Tunisia /
  • M. Djemali
  • Plans of conservation of the domestic animal genetic resources in the Canary Islands /
  • M.R. Fresno , M.E. Camacho , J. V. Delgado , N. Darmanin , and A. Molina
  • Preservation of livestock genetic resources in Euskadi (Basque Country) /
  • M. Gómez , E. Urarte , F. Beltrán de Heredia , J. Arrieta , and C. Boix
  • Conservation of animal genetic resources in Italy: present state and prospects /
  • E. Villa
  • Population characteristics and management of animal genetic resources in Hellas /
  • A. Georgoudis
  • Conservation of animal germplasm in Turkey /
  • S.M Yener
  • Experiences with the management of animal genetic resources in the nordic countries /
  • S. Adalsteinsson
  • Preliminary findings on the milk protein polymorphism in dairy cows of the “Agerolese” autochtonous genetic type /
  • D. Matassino , A. Perna , M.C. Larocca , D. Gargano , M. Palazzo , and E. Gambacorta
  • Comments on the International Symposium on “Mediterranean animal germplasm and future human challenges” /
  • J.C. Flamant.