Gangwon Province conducts comprehensive survey to preserve genetic resources of Korean cattle.

Published Aug 14, 2025

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[Korean Farmers' Newspaper Reporter Lee Woo-jung] The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Livestock Technology Research Institute conducted a comprehensive survey on 713 cattle being raised in 44 farms across eight cities and counties for the systematic preservation and management of Korean cattle genetic resources and to ensure genetic diversity. This survey aimed to analyze the current status and distribution of Korean cattle farming in each city and county within the province and to re-evaluate the breed characteristics and utilization value. Currently, the number of Korean cattle in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is 713, the largest in the nation. The Livestock Technology Research Institute conducted this survey to establish a systematic improvement basis, including parentage verification through pedigree information analysis and genome breeding value analysis, to supply genetic resources.

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The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Livestock Technology Research Institute conducted a comprehensive survey on 713 cattle being raised in 44 farms across eight cities and counties for the systematic preservation and management of the genetic resources of Hanwoo cattle and to secure genetic diversity. This survey aimed to analyze the current status and distribution of Hanwoo cattle in each city and county within the province and to re-evaluate the breed characteristics and utilization value. Currently, the number of Hanwoo cattle raised in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is 713, the largest in the country. The Livestock Technology Research Institute plans to establish a systematic improvement foundation through this survey, including analysis of pedigree information for parentage testing and analysis of genetic breeding values, to supply genes and thereby improve the stability of farming and productivity of the farms. The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province ...
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