Immediate availability of high quality isolated DNA at a representative scale for the genetic characterization of agricultural animal genetic resources in accordance with FAO and CBD requirements.

Installation of the technology and establishment of the laboratory chain for the isolation and cryo-preservation of animal, recombinant DNA from blood and tissue samples at the Institute of Biological Agriculture and Livestock Biodiversity as a project partner for domestic and foreign research institutions.

Collection, isolation and archiving of 100 DNA samples per breed used for agriculture in Austria as the basis for an Austrian genetic inventory. Long-term storage is of particular importance because it allows research questions and genetic breeding concerns that arise in later years to be better researched.

Creation of the applications required for computer management and networking with the existing gene bank management.

Integration into the EU project EFABISnet (submitted under Directive 870/04) in the 'Cryo' project part. EFABISnet is a project that aims to network databases on animal genetic resources across Europe. The networking takes place through so-called key codes, which enable queries from all online databases via the Internet.

A follow-up project to estimate genetic distances in Austrian monocolored cattle breeds is currently being prepared at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Dr. Baumung). The present project is closely related to the planned project, and considerable synergy effects are to be expected through material that has already been prepared and cataloged.