Sustainable Livestock Farming in Turkey and Pınarhisar Gene Center Implementations

Abstract

Turkey where a wide range of economic activities are carried out, expected levels in animal husbandry activities have not been achieved. Livestock, whichis considered like insurance in agriculture; is not sustainable in terms of number, variety, and yield. The policies applied to agricultural activities, lack ofeducation in this field, modern facilities, animal health conditions, and market conditions of the products are the reason for livestock activities not reachingthe desired level. In Turkey, many sites have been designated as gene centers for the development of livestock activities. However, the results obtained fromthese places have always been below the expectations and are far from being applicable. It will be important for both Turkey and Pınarhisar to evaluate theHolstein breed as the gene center of cattle breeding. Economic problems in rural areas mainly stem from the inability to appropriately assess the existingeconomic potential. It is very important to determine the livestock potential in detail and to determine the strategies for the proper utilization of thispotential among the agricultural activities. Thus, with sustainable livestock activities, rural areas in the district will be brought in to the economy.Keywords: Pınarhisar, Livestock Operations, Gene Center