2026-05-222026-05-22International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). (1/7/1999). Harnessing Animal Genetic Resources in West Asia and North Africa: ICARDA, ILRI, FAO, and NARS Move Forward. Syrian Arab Republic: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11766/70674Small ruminants are important components of the production systems of small-scale resource-poor farmers of Central, West Asia and North Africa (CWANA). They contribute to farmers' income, through a range of fascinating specializations: production of mutton, skins, pelts, wool and milk. However, some of these specialties are not fully assessed, in particular under the new emerging markets and production scenarios. Moreover, farmers do not exploit the potentialities and market niches efficiently.PDFCC-BY-SA-4.0livestock improvementNewsletterOpen access