The Nordic breeding policyThe Nordic breeding work on farm animals is characterized by well organized commercial breeding organizations. There are also several breeding associations dedicated to those breeds that are valuable for maintaining traits other than a competitive production, and which are therefore considered to be worthy of conservation. Each Nordic country is responsible for providing sustainable management for its own farm animal genetic resources.
Commercial breeding organizationsThe Nordic breeding work on farm animals is largely carried out by commercial breeding organizations. They perform internationally competitive breeding work, based on:
Most of the Nordic commercial breeding organizations are organized as cooperatives so that the herd owners enjoy direct ownership of the breeding work. Breeding associationsThere are also a number of breeding associations for those breeds that are most valuable for traits other than competitive production, and which are therefore considered to be worthy of conservation. National responsibilityEach Nordic country is responsible for its respective farm animal genetic resources, and has organized management of animal genetic resources through responsible agencies such, as national committees, advisory boards and councils. Each country has also appointed a National Coordinator as an executor of national policies. Such policies can include direct support to conservation herds, maintaining herd-books, running cryo conservation programmes as well as promoting national strategies and policies. Read more about the Nordic countries' national conservation work here.
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