Act in Favor of Agricultural Biodiversity: Novel Strategies for Sustainable Conservation and Development of Endangered Livestock Breeds

Maria Elena Marescotti (), Annafrancesca Corradini, Eugenio Demartini, Valentina Lodde, Federica Franciosi, Alberto Maria Luciano and Anna Gaviglio
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Maria Elena Marescotti: University of Milan
Annafrancesca Corradini: University of Milan
Eugenio Demartini: University of Milan
Valentina Lodde: University of Milan
Federica Franciosi: University of Milan
Alberto Maria Luciano: University of Milan
Anna Gaviglio: University of Milan

A chapter in Innovation and Knowledge in Agri-food and Environmental Systems, 2024, pp 131-135 from Springer

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Varzese-Ottonese-Tortonese cattle; Assisted reproductive technologies; Farmers attitudes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65168-7_21

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