Indigenous breeds, local communities: Documenting animal breeds and breeding from a community perspective
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Indigenous breeds of livestock are uniquely adapted to the conditions where they developed. They thrive in conditions where modern "high-performance" breeds quickly succumb to drought, hunger and disease. They are vital for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and livestock keepers throughout the developing world. They are also an undervalued resource for the outside world, since they represent a wide range of genetic diversity on which animal breeders can draw. This book describes the threa ts to these breeds, and describes how to document them as a first step in conserving them in collaboration with the communities where they evolved. LPPS (or Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan)is a non-profit organization based in Rajasthan, India, and working closely with Raika pastoralists. Its goals include people-centred livestock development and long-term sustainable natural resource management.