In 2003, the Conference of Agriculture Ministers adopted the "National Programme for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources in Germany". Under this agreement, the Federal Government and federal state governments have committed to ensure the use of native livestock breeds and their conservation for future generations.
The objectives of the National Programme are:
Holger Göderz
+49 (0) 228 / 6845-3370
holger.goederz(at)ble(dot)de
Lisa Balzar
+49 (0) 228 / 6845-3671
lisa.balzar(at)ble(dot)de
Federal Office for Agriculture
and Food
Unit 331
Deichmanns Aue 29
D-53179 Bonn