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I’m not sure how much these forums get utilized but I’ll give it a go anyway.
What are the regulations regarding obtaining and exporting genetic samples of the Indian red junglefowl from India and Nepal? This species is not CITIES listed and is categorized as a species of LC. Any answers, websites, or individuals to contact would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tom
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tom,
hi. welcome to the forum, underutilized as it may be....
as far as i know, getting samples out of india is TOUGH. basically, they insist that genetic analyses of any native indian species be conducted in India. It is certainly possible that there are ways around this. However, when in India a couple of years ago (Intl. Galliformes Conference), this exact subject arose, and i learned pretty much what i posted above. As for Nepal, i am unsure of the current situation. perhaps someone else will pipe up. you might also check with john corder (i don't have his email) or pete garson (chair, pheasant specialist group) regarding current regulations.
cheers,
b
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Hello and thanks for the reply. I figured that India was fairly stringent when it came to their regulations, in this matter at least. I have already e-mailed John Corder and he too reinforced this idea. He stated that an individual permitted to capture birds must do this for you and that genetic material cannot be exported from the country once it is obtained. He too was unaware of the regulations of neighboring Nepal, as he has never conducted research there. I will try to find an e-mail address for Pete Garson and attempt to contact him as well. Thanks again, and if anyone else knows about Nepal I would certainly appreciate the response.
Best regards,
Tom
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Tom,
i talked with john carroll (chair, pqf specialist group and my boss). he beleives that nepal has gone to a system similar to that of india. also, i will send you pete garson's email address off-list.
cheers,
b
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Hello & thanks for Mr. Garson’s e-mail address. It is frustrating to hear that Nepal has tightened or are going to tighten their regulations to resemble Indian laws. I hope that if this is still being contemplated that it will not occur. This certainly limits the research that can be done on such species in these countries. Do you know about Pakistani regulations? I know murghi extends into Pakistan but have no idea of the genetics in this region or the regulations in place there. I will have to e-mail a Pakistani friend that may be able to find out information for me as well. Thanks again, Tom
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