Gene bank for Animal Genetic Resources in the Republic of Croatia

Ramljak, Jelena and Barać, Zdravko and Korabi, Nidal and Menčik, Sven and Špehar, Marija and Kasap, Ante and Margeta, Polonca and Šuran, Edmondo and Držaić, Valentino and Poljak, Franjo and Ivanković, Ante (2023) Gene bank for Animal Genetic Resources in the Republic of Croatia. DANUBIAN ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES, 8 (2). pp. 95-100. ISSN 2498-5910

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Abstract

The Gene bank for domestic animals in the Republic of Croatia is provided by the National Program for the conservation of local and endangered breeds of domestic animals from 2010. For this purpose, the National Gene bank Network was established, which consists of (i) the Gene bank for domestic animals as a central point under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, and (ii) Recognized Gene banks (authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and operated by organizations, associations and/or authorized institutions). Until 2023, more than 32,000 samples from six types of domestic animals are stored in the Gene bank as follows: cattle (57.7%), horses (13.2%), sheep (12.1%), pigs (10%), donkeys (5%), and goats (1.9%). Tissue samples (29.2%), hair (28%), semen (42.2%) and blood (0.6%) are mainly stored in the Gene bank. The implementation of the National Program is supported by the Reference Expert Network for the Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources, which promotes greater collaboration with stakeholders. Future plans include further characterization of breeds with emphasis on adaptive traits, and the necessary monitoring and implementation of new and improved procedures in the conservation of local breeds.

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