Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity

The animal genetic resources are regarded today as being important to efforts that are designed to maintain and enhance the competitiveness of Indian agriculture on domestic and international markets. Realising the growing concern that urgent action is needed on the issue of conservation of farm animal genetic resources, a group of concerned professionals met, discussed and resolved to provide a platform to dedicated and enthusiastic conservationists. The establishment of the Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB) with its headquarters at National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources in June, 1998 is the culmination of dedicated efforts of such professionals. , Objectives: , To create awareness in all sections of society about Domestic Animal Diversity and need for conservation. , 2. To undertake such activities which foster sustainable management of domestic animals. , 3. To emphasize the importance of judicious use of animal wealth. , 4. To generate programmes and suggest measures to various agencies for conserving the endangered species and breeds of the animals. , 5. To provide a forum for the amateurs and professionals to undertake activities directed towards conservation. , So far a total of 15 national and international symposium have been organized and one Journal is being published since 2009. Presently Society has 1010 life members from various research and academic organizations.