The BA-WG has been established to facilitate the world bodies representing specific breeds to achieve objectives common to multiple breeds. That is, it is to facilitate and not compete with the breed specific world bodies.
The objectives of the BA-WG are to:
- Scope: Common Breed Association activities for Cattle, Sheep, Goats, small Camelid, and Buffalo. It is accepted that work is likely to proceed more rapidly for cattle than the other species.
- Act as the interface between Breed Associations worldwide and ICAR, and encourage cooperative work in areas of common interest.
- Ensure the combined capabilities of Breed Associations & ICAR are used to deliver mutual benefits in the areas of common interest.
- Encourage cross membership of working groups in common areas.
- Report to the ICAR Board at regular intervals, at least yearly.
