4 Steps Guide - Breeding for Diversity

Conservation of captive populations

Conservation is a constant battle with limited resources. Depletion of genetic diversity is the thin end of the wedge of extinction. This website provides guidance for anyone involved in preservation of an endangered species of rare domestic breed. When pedigrees are available the four steps presented will guide you to maintain diversity: cost efficiently.

Step 1. Merge Pedigrees

Combine all regional pedigree data into one global database table If you want to preserve a population, take the first step: make one database table containing all animals worldwide.

Step 2. Identify Founders

Pedigree chart with unknown parents that should be categorised Identify Founders as well as potential parents for animals without parents registered is the second step.

Step 3. Find genetically important animals

With the pedigree complete and reliable, the importance of each animal in the current population can be calculated.

Step 4. Breeding

Four steps to diversity Conservation is a constant battle with limited resources. Depletion of genetic diversity is the thin end of the wedge of extinction.