The availability of animal genetic resources has implications for current and future quality of life and a significant impact on food security. It is essential to conserve and maintain animal genetic resources as an 'insurance policy' against climate change, disease occurrence, social changes, genetic problems, selection errors and unexpected catastrophic events that can significantly affect biodiversity. The use of sperm, stem cells from different sources, bone marrow cells as well as oocytes appears to be a promising option for the preservation of endangered animal species. Their use is of course preceded by the collection and cultivation of cells under ex situ in vitro conditions for the purpose of multiplication, testing for originality and quality, followed by freezing.

Main mission of NPPC is to ensure comprehensive research and a collection of knowledge in the field of sustainable use and protection of natural resources, especially soil and water for growing plants and animal husbandry, quality and safety, innovation and competitiveness of food and non-food products of agricultural origin, production and non-production impact of agriculture on environment and rural development and transfer of agricultural research knowledge to its users. An important mission of NPPC is a development of international cooperation and its integration into the international scientific research space. The main activities of NPPC include cooperation with scientific institutions and universities in Slovakia, activities in professional bodies and associations, consultancy, expertise, conceptual, and prognostic activities, publishing, monitoring, accreditation, testing and controling activities, coordination of National programs for the preservation of gene pool of the native and endangered species of plants and breeds of farm animals including creation of the national databases.