“CREOLE” GENETIC RESOURCES FROM RURAL ZONES IN CAMPECHE, MÉXICO

Abstract

The animal species that currently contribute to agricultural and food production are the result of a domestication process. The objective of this study was to understand what animal species are raised by the families in rural zones of the state of Campeche, México, and to propose strategies for use and conservation. During the months of July and August, 2014, a study was performed in thirteen localities of seven municipalities in Campeche, México, through applying surveys with variables that included the animal species, number of animals, use, diet, health, problems and their causes. The results indicate that rural families raise primarily Creole hens (Gallus gallus domesticus) (70.7%), Creole wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo L.) (16.4%), pigs of different crosses (Sus escrofa domesticus) (5.7%), while breeding of cattle (Bos indicus X Bos taurus), sheep (Ovis aries) and duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus and Cairina moschata domesticus) is not relevant. Of the animals, 82 % are confined in backyard gardens (solar), the production is for family consumption (85.9%), and their diet is based on maize (Zea mays) (91%). There are no management and health programs.