Collected semen and embryos are then frozen so that the stored germplasm can create a genetic resource bank of endangered breeds of livestock. (vetmed.tufts.edu)
«The fastest and most effective route through which the North can make a contribution [to diversity] is to assist developing nations to establish capacity to save endangered breeds in these countries.» (scientificamerican.com)
This rabbit breed was accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association (ARBA) on March 5, 1979 but is still considered to be a globally endangered breed. (petguide.com)