Act in Favor of Agricultural Biodiversity: Novel Strategies for Sustainable Conservation and Development of Endangered Livestock Breeds.
Conference Paper
Publication Date:
2024
Citation:
Act in Favor of Agricultural Biodiversity: Novel Strategies for Sustainable Conservation and Development of Endangered Livestock Breeds / M.E. Marescotti, A. Corradini, E. Demartini, V. Lodde, F. Franciosi, A.M. Luciano, A. Gaviglio (SPRINGER PROCEEDINGS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS). - In: Innovation and Knowledge in Agri-food and Environmental Systems / [a cura di] A. Cavicchi, F. Caracciolo, M. Crescimanno, M. De Salvo, A. Galati, A. Seccia, L. Secco. - [s.l] : Springer, 2024 Dec 17. - ISBN 9783031651670. - pp. 131-135 (( Intervento presentato al 58. convegno Innovation and Knowledge in Agri-food and Environmental Systems tenutosi a Palermo nel 2022 [10.1007/978-3-031-65168-7_21].
abstract:
The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) is specifically recommended by FAO for livestock breeds classified as “endangered” or “vulnerable” concerning extinction risk. However, the success of conservation strategies implying ART depends on their acceptance among breeders. The present research explores farmers’ acceptability of ART for conserving the Varzese-Ottonese-Tortonese (VOT) cattle. Data have been collected through in-depth interviews with the cattle breeders members of the VOT Association. Results from this study are especially important considering the limited adoption and diffusion of ART among endangered livestock farmers and give a hint to support breeders in developing more economically sustainable conservation strategies.
IRIS type:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
Varzese-Ottonese-Tortonese cattle; assisted reproductive technologies; farmers attitudes
List of contributors:
M.E. Marescotti, A. Corradini, E. Demartini, V. Lodde, F. Franciosi, A.M. Luciano, A. Gaviglio
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Book title:
Innovation and Knowledge in Agri-food and Environmental Systems