Support Measures for Animal Genetic Resources
For a long time already, the breeding and husbandry of endangered farm animal breeds has been supported by promotional measures of the Bundeslaender and the EU in the form of funds that are allocated to the breeders.
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In Germany, too, support measures for endangered farm animal breeds are implemented under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD, EU Council Regulation 1698/2005). Responsible for their formulation and implementation within this framework are the Bundeslaender. Altogether 74 measures for 45 different horse, cattle, pig, sheep and goat breeds are currently being implemented. In addition to that, there are further measures aimed at poultry and rabbit.