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