Open AccessGENE POOL OF NATIVE BREEDS OF LIVESTOCK IN THE REPUBLIC OF SAKHA (YAKUTIA)
Author(s) -
Р. В. Иванов,
V. V. Romanova,
В. И. Федоров,
U.V. Hompodoeva
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
sibirskij vestnik selʹskohozâjstvennoj nauki
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-462X
pISSN - 0370-8799
DOI - 10.26898/0370-8799-2018-5-11
Subject(s) - adaptability , livestock , animal husbandry , genetic resources , adaptation (eye) , biology , geography , domestication , microbiology and biotechnology , agriculture , ecology , neuroscience
The paper presents the results of many-year research into the origin, preservation and rational use of the genetic resources of native livestock breeds in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). These breeds are characterized by high adaptability to extreme housing conditions and severe environmental conditions. They are not exacting about feeding and are distinguished by high quality of the produce (milk, meat, sldn and products of their processing). The article analyzes natural climatic, historic, social and economic developmental characteristics of Yakut animal husbandry. The main stages of the concept implementation for breeding and raising cattle of the adapted type on the regional level are described. Themolecularandgeneticresearchtestify to the unique genetic structure of native livestock breeds (Yakut cattle, horses and reindeer). The genetic unique character and adaptability of Yakut cattle, horses and reindeer to the harsh conditions make them a valuable material for further breeding work and research into adaptation mechanisms.