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Native breeds are domestic animal breeds of Finnish origin. The number of these animals has decreased so much that they are not in danger of extinction. The indigenous breeds are part of our national heritage. The genetic heritage of these animal breeds should also be preserved for future generations.
The contract for breeding native breeds is made through the Vipu system. The native breeds of Finland and their support are:
From the beginning of 2025, subsidies can only be received when the animal's inbreeding rate is 6.25 percent or lower, which roughly corresponds to the fact that the animal's parents are genetically cousins. (Krokerius & Ursin, 2024).
Gene bank storage consists of the following actions (sub-action 10.2):
Preservation of the heritage of indigenous breeds
Gene bank preservation activities promote the maintenance of embryo collections. Activities are mainly carried out through the coordinators of national genetic resource programs. (Development program for Mainland Finland 2014-2020, p. 318)
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Finnish Food Authority: Nature Diversity at farms. (Google translate)
Krokerius, Milka & Ursin, Sari: Perinnelehmät ovat vaarassa, kun tuet muuttuvat - kasvataja: "Paljon karjaa on menossa teuraaksi" Yle uutiset. 8.7.2024
Ruokavirasto (2024). Alkuperäisrotueläinten kasvattaminen -ympäristösopimuksen sopimusehdot 10.7.2024
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