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Titre : Introgression : Introgression of Sahelian zebu cattle genes in to trypanotolerant Bos taurus : strategies for sustainable management of trypanotolerant cattle breeds in West Africa

Pays/Région : Burkina Faso ; Benin ; Mali

Date : Start date 2011-06-01 // End date 2015-01-01

Identifiant : 292-INTROGRESSION
Type de projet : Applied research project

Résumé
West African taurine cattle populations are a “genetic-treasure-trove”. They are at high genetic risk due to the introgression of non-trypanotolerant zebu cattle. This project will carried out the phenotypic and molecular characterisation of Burkina Faso, Benin and Mali cattle populations in order to identify geographic and biological patterns of admixture amongst taurine and zebu populations. This will be done ensuring the scientific coordination with major current livestock research programmes in West Africa and enhancing the research capabilities of West African groups. This project will provide recommendations to Governments and stakeholders on strategies for sustainable management and conservation of trypanotolerant cattle.

Objectif
From the phenotypic and genetic characterisation of West African cattle, the threat on trypanotolerant genetic resources will be assessed and recommendations for their sustainable management and conservation will be provided to Governments, breeders and stakeholders. The endogenous West African research capabilities to face these tasks will be enhanced.

Présentation
* Improve the genetic integrity of West African trypanotolerant cattle populations in Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali ;
* Strengthen the capacity of target groups (researchers, breeder’s organizations and decision makers) to purebred and manage cattle populations in the Sahel region of Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali
* Obtain a “map” for the presence of trypanosome species in West African cattle via the detection, identification and quantification of trypanosomes in the individuals assessed morphologically.
* Design of recommendations for efficient strategies for sustainable management and conservation of trypanotolerant cattle breeds.

Coordinateur : Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles du Burkina Faso (INERA)
Partenaires : Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin (INRAB) Institut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée (IPR/IFRA) The Regional Agrifood Research and Development Service (SERIDA) International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Centre International de Recherche-Développement sur l’Elevage en zone Subhumide (CIRDES)

Financement principal : West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD)
Co financement : World Bank
Co financement : The Regional Agrifood Research and Development Service (SERIDA)

Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) (H2020)
Budget : 310 345 EUR

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