Hungary: The organizational operation of domestic pigeon and pet breeding is 140 years old

The National Association of Hungarian Pigeon and Pet Breeders, with its organizational network covering the entire country, ensures the maintenance of Hungarian pigeon and pet breeding at a high standard and the preservation of its inherent values, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy in Gyomaendrőd, at the opening of the Pigeon and Pet Exhibition. The head of the ministry pointed out that pigeon and rabbit meat are healthy raw materials and food sources with excellent content values. In addition, breeding - whether domestic ornamental and commercial pigeon breeds or domestic rabbit breeds - contributes to the preservation of genetic resources and biological diversity. A significant part of our animal and plant species developed in the Carpathian Basin has been preserved, which is extremely important not only for our past, but also for our future, he added. He emphasized that dealing with pigeons and small animals is a community-building force. Common passion, common interest, ...