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Subject: Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education × Author: CHITHRA S. × Start date: 2020 ×
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    ASSESSMENT OF THE LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UNDER SELECTED LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENTS OF KERALA
    (COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES MANNUTHY, 2021-12-01) CHITHRA S.; R. S. Jiji
    The study made an in-depth analysis of the Farm Animal Biodiversity Management System (FAnBMS) of Biodiversity Management committees (BMCs) under selected local self-governments of Kerala. Five BMCs each from six districts, two each from northern, central, and southern zones were selected purposively based on key informants’ technique. The study documented implementation of eco-management practices with special reference to Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) by BMCs using a content validated inventory with four domains administered among BMCs. The domain of ‘documentation of biodiversity’ topped in performance with more than three fourth of BMCs showing high level of implementation. In contrast, the domain of ‘access and benefit sharing’ displayed very low level of implementation across the entire spectrum of BMCs. The domains of ‘biodiversity education’ and ‘conservation and sustainable use’ showed medium level of implementation. The study identified the most pertinent strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) pertaining to the FAnBMS through iterative rating of a pre-prepared inventory, primarily by the BMC members followed by their coordinators at district level. Key strengths included ‘leadership of convener’, ‘vigilance of BMC members in biodiversity management’, ‘their team spirit and cooperation’ and ‘delegation of power to BMCs as local guards of environment’. Important weaknesses included ‘members’ lack of proper understanding of biodiversity laws and regulations’, ‘inadequate exposure to awareness programs and skill training’ and incapability as agents of biodiversity education’. Key opportunities included ‘empowerment training from Kerala Institute of Local Administration’, ‘leadership and guidance from LSGs’, ‘cooperation extended by community self-help groups’ and ‘low feed cost for indigenous livestock’. Important threats pertained to indigenous livestock including ‘lack of public awareness of its importance’, ‘lack of incentives to conserve it and inadequate research’. Quantified SWOT matrix techniques brought out pertinent strategies for further development of FAnBMS. The study explored perception among selected field veterinarians of potential of various IFAnGR management strategies listed under five different domains. Under ‘sustainable use and development’ domain, important strategies included ‘monetary and non-monetary incentives to conserver farmers’, ‘promotion of integrated farming’, ‘traceability of animals and their products’ and ‘genomics for fast paced breed improvement’. Under the domain of conservation, key strategies included ‘cryopreservation of germplasm for threatened populations’, ‘maintenance of nucleus herds outside natural habitats’ and ‘strengthening of bull mother farms of high genetic merit indigenous bovine germplasm’. Under ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ domain, important strategies included ‘use of trademarks and certification marks for premium price of products’, ‘documentation of traditional knowledge using Peoples Biodiversity Register (PBR) tool’, ‘legal instrument for registration of livestock breed and protection of animal keepers’ rights’ and ‘use of geographical indications and bio cultural community protocols. Under the domain of ‘compilation of basic data on AnGR’, the most important strategies included ‘development of a periodically updated animal biodiversity information system through joint efforts of BMCs of LSGs, KSBB and State Animal Husbandry Department, ‘mission mode programmes to characterize indigenous AnGR’ and ‘breed survey for distinct/ well defined populations. Under the ‘policy and capacity building’ domain, the key strategies were ‘national and international mobilization of funds, technologies and resources’, ‘trainers training programs to build resource pools’, ‘capacity building of field level technical personnel involved in animal breeding services’ and ‘strengthening linkages of BMC with animal husbandry organizations’.