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Part 2.2 Breeding Stock The number of animals used for breeding, within a breed, can limit a possible development. The intensity of selection and certainty in selection, is less in small populations. In a breeding plan, using newer methods of selection, one must be aware of inbreeding. In small populations breeding policies must often be confined to attempts to counteract inbreeding. The animals used in breeding are spread out over the country so serious breeding policies can be difficult to carry out. The breeding structure in such that it is not possible to invest in the industry. To be well supported ventures and breeding schemes must be economically and practically viable. Tabell 2 (Note: Table 2) Breeding stock - all breeds 1994 (Number of stallions & broodmares currently being used for breeding). Breeding results last 3 years. In addition there are a large number of horses in everyday use. Breed / Stallions / Broodmares Dolehorse/30/300 Fjordhorse/70/800 Nordlandspony/30/180 Warm-blooded riding horse/12/65 Arab/20/50 Shagya-Arab/5/12 Islandic pony/12/150 Lipizzaner/2/15 Ponies -Ridingpony/4/10 -Connemara/2/17 -New Forest/5/10 -Welsh/4/17 _Dartmoor/1/3 - Exmoor /0/2 - Shetland/35/115 Cold-blooded trotter/100/1600 Standardbred trotter/100/1200 Thoroughbred/10/100 The breeding of native breeds(Norwegian native breeds - see notes) is special as they are limited by a rather small genetic pool. The possibility to import is minimal. The NHS has a special responsibility towards these breeds as they represent a living inheritance. Norway is responsible for the breeding, development and maintenance of these breeds. This means that breeding policies must be carried out in a reasonable way. Breeds that have international origins follow international standards and do not have the same problems of inbreeding. All breeds societies in Norway must be officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture. Notes: Dolehest - literally "Valleyhorse" , draught from the East of Norway Nordlandshest - versatile pony from the North, traditionally used on the farm. Fjordhest - Fjordhorse originally from the West of Norway End of 2.2 ... 2.3 Economy next to come...
