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The '''Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS)''' is maintained and developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.<ref name=":0">[https://www.fao.org/dad-is/en Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations] fao.org</ref> It provides access to searchable databases of breed-related information and photos, and links to other online resources on domestic animal diversity.<ref name=":0" />

Key facts about DAD-IS:

* It allows you to analyze the diversity of domestic animal breeds on national, regional, and global levels, including the status of breeds regarding their risk of extinction.<ref name=":0" />
* There are around 8800 domestic animal breeds of 38 different species in the world, providing a diversity of products and services.<ref name=":0" />
* Many breeds have unique characteristics that can contribute to meeting challenges related to climate change.<ref name=":0" />
* More than 15,000 national breed populations (representing more than 8,800 breeds and about 40 species) from 182 countries are recorded.<ref name=":0" />
* It provides tools to monitor national breed populations and make informed decisions on the management of animal genetic resources.<ref name=":0" />

You can also find detailed information for a specific breed, learn about breeds’ risk status, generate specific reports and figures, and even export data for further analyses.<ref name=":0" /> It also helps measure progress made towards target 2.5 under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) focusing on the maintenance of the genetic diversity of farmed and domesticated animals.<ref name=":0" />

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