The diversity of Animal Genetic Resources is a part of biodiversity, our cultural heritage and the basis for an innovative and sustainable livestock production.

The list of native livestock breeds in Germany contains a complete list of all native livestock breeds and their risk-categories.

The Federal Government and the federal countries adopt the National Programme for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources in Germany.

The Federal Government and the federal countries adopt the National Programme for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources in Germany.

Currently the payments for breeding animals are the most effective measure for the conservation and sustainable use of endangered native livestock breeds.

The zoo technical legislation provides an important legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources.

The conservation and sustainable use of indigenous livestock breeds is supported in an advisory capacity by the Advisory Council on Animal Genetic Resources.

To implement effective measures for the conservation and sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources we need to know the risk-status of the livestock breeds. For this, TGRDEU provides a extensive overview.

The diversity of Animal genetic resources is globally threatened. Germany engages even on international level for the conservation and sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources.

Germany is part of the EURC-EAB consortium and is therefore also active in the conservation of animal genetic resources within the scope of the EU.