Development of a geographic information system for the Iranian domestic Bactrian camel populations

Abstract

Despite the development of new information technologies, there is no proper platform for the registering, monitoring and managing the information of Iranian animal and poultry genetic resources. One of the most efficient and least cost solutions to overcome this challenge is the use of web-based geographic information system (Web-GIS). Domestic Bactrian camel is one of the most important genetic resources in the country. Its population has drastically declined and is considered an endangered species. Regarding the current situation, it is necessary to register and manage the information of this species. In this project, for the first time in the country, a system was designed and implemented through which the information of the populations of Bactrian camel collected in the national project for the monitoring and registration of the indigenous Bactrian camel populations in Iran will be registered. This system was implemented with the aim of recording and monitoring the information of the indigenous Bactrian camel breeds. Also, it is possible to use the system for recording and monitoring the information of indigenous one humped camels. In order to implement the Web-GIS, software combination and programming languages were used. The architecture of the system consists of a database management system, geo-server, base map and graphical user interface. By programming the system and its integration into the network, the Web-GIS of domestic Bactrian camel breeds was implemented. Since the location-based information in this system is recorded, users can display the system information based on geographic location and use it in decision-making processes. This system is capable of updating and reporting at any time.