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'''National Animal Germplasm Program''' (NAGP) is specifically tasked with the conservation of genetic material from various livestock, aquatic species, poultry, and insects. The program seeks to prevent the loss of genetic diversity which could impact food security and the sustainability of animal agriculture. | '''National Animal Germplasm Program''' (NAGP) is specifically tasked with the conservation of genetic material from various livestock, aquatic species, poultry, and insects. The program seeks to prevent the loss of genetic diversity which could impact food security and the sustainability of animal agriculture. | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://agrin.ars.usda.gov/}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://agrin.ars.usda.gov/}} | ||
==Goals== | |||
* To acquire and preserve a diverse collection of animal germplasm. | * To acquire and preserve a diverse collection of animal germplasm. | ||
* To ensure the availability of genetic materials for research, breeding, and industry use. | * To ensure the availability of genetic materials for research, breeding, and industry use. | ||
* Metrics for success include the diversity of species and breeds preserved, and the number of samples made available for use. | * Metrics for success include the diversity of species and breeds preserved, and the number of samples made available for use. | ||
==Organization== | |||
NAGP is managed by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically under the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Fort Collins, Colorado. The program operates with a governance structure that includes species-specific committees to guide collection strategies. Funding primarily comes from the USDA budget, supplemented by collaborations with universities and private sectors. | NAGP is managed by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically under the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Fort Collins, Colorado. The program operates with a governance structure that includes species-specific committees to guide collection strategies. Funding primarily comes from the USDA budget, supplemented by collaborations with universities and private sectors. | ||
==Impact and Outcomes== | |||
The NAGP has successfully preserved over one million samples from diverse species, aiding in the recovery of lost genetic traits and supporting breeding programs. It has faced challenges like maintaining the viability of cryopreserved materials and managing costs. Unintended consequences could include over-reliance on banked genetics, potentially reducing the genetic pool in live populations. | The NAGP has successfully preserved over one million samples from diverse species, aiding in the recovery of lost genetic traits and supporting breeding programs. It has faced challenges like maintaining the viability of cryopreserved materials and managing costs. Unintended consequences could include over-reliance on banked genetics, potentially reducing the genetic pool in live populations. | ||
==Sponsor== | |||
* [[United States Department of Agriculture|USDA]] - [[Agricultural Research Service|ARS]] | * [[United States Department of Agriculture|USDA]] - [[Agricultural Research Service|ARS]] | ||
[[Category:Partnerships]] | [[Category:Partnerships]] | ||
==Background and History== | |||
The NAGP was authorized by the 1990 Farm Bill to address the loss of genetic diversity in livestock due to industrial practices. It began accepting animal germplasm in 2000, marking a significant step in its operational history. Over time, it has expanded its collection base and improved cryopreservation techniques. There are ongoing efforts to include more species and to collaborate globally under FAO guidelines. | The NAGP was authorized by the 1990 Farm Bill to address the loss of genetic diversity in livestock due to industrial practices. It began accepting animal germplasm in 2000, marking a significant step in its operational history. Over time, it has expanded its collection base and improved cryopreservation techniques. There are ongoing efforts to include more species and to collaborate globally under FAO guidelines. | ||
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The program's budget is allocated from the ARS, focusing on collection, preservation, and distribution activities. Financial controversies have not been significant, though the program continuously seeks to optimize funding use. | The program's budget is allocated from the ARS, focusing on collection, preservation, and distribution activities. Financial controversies have not been significant, though the program continuously seeks to optimize funding use. | ||
==Implementation== | |||
NAGP implements its mission by collecting germplasm, which includes semen, embryos, and other tissues, from various species, storing them cryogenically, and making them available through a database system. There is no defined end date for the program as it serves an ongoing need for genetic conservation. | NAGP implements its mission by collecting germplasm, which includes semen, embryos, and other tissues, from various species, storing them cryogenically, and making them available through a database system. There is no defined end date for the program as it serves an ongoing need for genetic conservation. | ||
The head of the NAGP holds the title of Program Coordinator, focusing on genetic diversity and preservation. | The head of the NAGP holds the title of Program Coordinator, focusing on genetic diversity and preservation. | ||
==See Also== | |||
* [[National Plant Germplasm System]] | * [[National Plant Germplasm System]] | ||
* [[National Genetic Resources Program]] | * [[National Genetic Resources Program]] | ||
==External Links== | |||
* https://agrin.ars.usda.gov/ | * https://agrin.ars.usda.gov/ | ||
* https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/docs/animal/national-animal-germplasm-program-nagp/ | * https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/docs/animal/national-animal-germplasm-program-nagp/ | ||
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The Wikipedia article about this program is [[wikipedia:National Animal Germplasm Program]]. | The Wikipedia article about this program is [[wikipedia:National Animal Germplasm Program]]. | ||
===Social media=== | |||
* No official social media accounts were found for this program. | * No official social media accounts were found for this program. | ||