DNA Bank
The conservation of DNA for posterity underscores its potential as a reservoir of genetic information. A genomic DNA repository provides a valuable resource for molecular studies of biodiversity and facilitates long-term conservation and archival of samples. The Bureau has preserved genomic DNA samples from 170 breeds/populations of indigenous livestock.
| S.No | Species | Defined breeds | Lesser known populations |
| 1. | Cattle | 46 | 2 |
| 2. | Buffalo | 16 | 8 |
| 3. | Sheep | 24 | 10 |
| 4. | Goat | 21 | 6 |
| 5. | Pig | 3 | 3 |
| 6. | Dog | 3 | 1 |
| 7. | Chicken | 16 | – |
| 8. | Duck | – | 6 |
| 9. | Yak | 1 | 2 |
| 10. | Camel | 1 | |
| 11. | Horse | 1 | |
| Total | 131 | 39 |