世界畜禽遗传资源丰富多彩，种质特性各异，尤其地方品种对当地环境具有极强适应性，是珍贵的资源和宝库，需要全世界共同参与保护。本文详细介绍了国外畜禽资源保护情况的现状，包括畜禽资源保护有关政策措施、经费支持、遗传材料保存、研究项目和产生的效益等，并对我国畜禽遗传资源保护工作提出了建议。畜禽遗传资源保护情况反映了世界范围内人们对生物多样性的日益重视，特别是不同国家对动物遗传材料的保护和实施保护计划获得的预期效益，更反映了生物多样性的概念已经为公众和政府所接受。畜禽资源保护是我国种业振兴的首要行动，本文对加强我国畜禽遗传资源保护具有启示意义。

Animal genetic resources in the world are rich and varied. Local species have strong adaptability to the local environment. They are precious resources, and need to be protected by the whole world. In this paper, we summarize the current situation of conservation activities of livestock and poultry resources abroad, including the relevant policies and measures, financial support, genetic material conservation, research projects, and the benefits of conservation animal genetic resources. The actions of conservation of animal genetic resources reflects the increasing recognition of the importance of biodiversity by people around the world. The variety of conservation activities of genetic materials in the world and its benefits reflect that the concept of biodiversity has already been accepted by public and the government. Conservation of animal genetic resources is the primary action for the revitalization of Chinese seed industry. This paper has enlightenment significance for strengthening the conservation of animal genetic resources in China.