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Pastoral Guardians: How Herders Protect Livestock Diversity and Our Food Future

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Local livestock breeds represent decades (often centuries) of adaptive breeding and knowledge. With ~20% of breeds threatened, we risk losing genetic tools vital for resilience in an uncertain climate. This piece outlines policy- and market-based steps to support pastoralists and conserve breed diversity.
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A scientific study revealed that grazing revitalizes our soil and sequestrate carbon up to 80%

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The researchers??” early estimates suggest that an acre of grazed native plants may improve the soil at a rate of one ton of sequestered carbon per year and that carbon and other nutrients may accumulate for 12 to 15 years before the soil is fully saturated – the study says.

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A nomad with Brahvi camel in Balochistan

The Livestock Diversity – A Bio-Cultural Treasure of the Rural Balochistan

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These native livestock breeds not only provide a source of livelihood but also play a role as companions and family members. Livestock breeds are evolved with precious indigenous knowledge, therefore a threat to the breeds is a threat to the indigenous knowledge. The local animal genetic resources are part of the socio-cultural life of the keepers. Many traditions and customary laws articulate around the livestock breeds.

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