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Conservation of poultry genetic resource in the Veneto region of Italy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2011

M. De Marchi ,
M. Cassandro ,
C. Targhetta ,
M. Baruchello  and
D.R. Notter
M. De Marchi
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Padova, Agripolis, Italy
M. Cassandro
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Padova, Agripolis, Italy
C. Targhetta
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Padova, Agripolis, Italy
M. Baruchello
Affiliation:
Veneto Agricultural Agency, Agripolis, Legnaro, Italy
D.R. Notter
Affiliation:
Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.
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Summary

A conservation scheme for local poultry breeds from the Veneto region (Italy), the Co.Va. (Conservazione e Valorizzazione di Razze Avicole Locali Venete - Conservation and valorisation of local poultry genetic resources of Veneto region) project began in 2000 with finance provided by the Veneto Region. This project involved four organic farms located in different areas (mountain, hill and plain) in the region. The local chicken breeds included in the project were the Robusta Maculata, Robusta Lionata, Ermellinata di Rovigo, Pépoi and Padovana; the local duck breeds were the Germana Veneta and Mignon; the local turkey breeds were the Bronzato Comune and Ermellinato di Rovigo; and the local guinea fowl breed was the Camosciata. All breeds are dual-purpose breeds and are utilized for meat and egg production. The Department of Animal Science of the University of Padova planned a marker-assisted conservation scheme based on the maintenance and multiplication of these breeds within their production system (in situ conservation scheme). The objectives of the farmers involved in this project were to use these genotypes to generate typical regional products for local markets, to support the development of economically marginal areas through the revaluation of local breeds and to allow the preservation of animal biodiversity.

Resumen

En el año 2000 se empezó un esquema de conservación para razas avícolas locales de la region del Veneto en Italia a través del proyecto Co.Va (Conservación y Valorización de las Razas Avícolas Locales del Veneto) con financiamiento de la Región Veneto Este proyecto involucró cuatro granjas orgánicas situadas en distintas areas de la región (montaña, colina y llanura). Las razas locales de pollo incluidas en el proyecto fueron la Robusta Maculata, Robusta Lionata, Ermellinata de Rovigo, Pépoi y Padovana; las razas locales de patos utilizadas fueron la Germana Veneta y la Mignon; las razas locales de pavo la Bronzato Comune y la Ermellinato de Rovigo; y la raza local de ave de corral fue la Camosciata. Todas las razas son de doble propósito y se utilizan para la producción de carne y de huevos. El Departamento de Ciencias Animales de la Universidad de Padua planificó un esquema de conservación con marcador asistido basado en el mantenimiento y multiplicación de estas razas dentro de su sistema de producción (esquema de conservación in situ). Los objetivos de los granjeros involucrados en este proyecto eran la utilización de estos genotipos para generar productos típicos regionales para los mercados locales, apoyar el desarrollo de las zones economicamente marginales a través de la revaluación de las razas locales y permitir la conservación de la biodiversidad animal.

Keywords

Local poultry breedsChickenTurkeyDuckGuinea fowlCharacteristicsPerformance
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Research Articles
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Animal Genetic Resources/Resources génétiques animales/Recursos genéticos animales , Volume 37 , April 2005 , pp. 63 - 74
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Copyright © Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2005

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