European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources

Regional platform for the support of management, conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources

Native Horse Network Meeting

18 Nov 2022

NordGen house – Alnarp, Sweden

The situation of native horse breeds in the Northern European (and Baltic sea region) countries refer on hard breeding work in very small populations trying to avoid inbreeding, therefore the exchange of information and best practices is desirable and the activities in the different countries and different populations can be complementary.
A common strategy can be envisaged to exploit the historical and intangible value of native horse populations in breeding work and to improve the relationship with horse breeders, sport associations and tourism industries.