Contribution of indigenous breeds 

At the present time, there is serious concern about the future of the planet. The growing need for animal food for the human population means that a large part of land is used for this purpose. It is estimated that 26% of ice-free land area is used for livestock grazing, while 33% of arable land …

Population Enhancement Programs

Breeding programs are usually the responsibility of the breeders’ association(s) for that breed. In some cases, they may be the responsibility of public or private institutions. In Spain, they must be officially recognized and must ensure the maintenance of the Herd Book, the implementation of selection programs and the dissemination of improvement, among other things.   …