Biotechnological Approach for the Conservation of Animal Biodiversity in Bangladesh

The current status of farm animal and poultry biodiversity in Bangladesh, use of biotechnology for their development and conservation, and limitations both in facility and policy frameworks on biotechnology use for conservation are discussed in this paper. Animal genetic resources（AnGRs）are still diversified in Bangladesh and concrete program is required to conserve and developed the biodiversity of these AnGRs. In particular, it is necessary to build up a National Livestock Conservation Committee （NLCC） in Bangladesh. The body must include representative from university, research institute, extension services, private entrepreneur and planning relevant expertise.Article信州大学農学部紀要. 44(1-2): 39-46 (2008)conference pape