[How can we guarantee the genetic richness of our domestic animals?]

Finland has committed to follow the international biodiversity agreement, which among other things also applies to the preservation of genetic resources of domestic animals. In Finland, the preservation of genetic resources within agriculture andforestry is implemented through programs on national gene resources. The particular aim of the Finnish National Animal Genetic Resources Program is to preserve our original breeds and gene resources thereof and encourage a sustainable use of the domestic breeds. In addition to the protective value, an economic, social and cultural historical significance can be assigned to the original breeds.