Research Focus

Genetic resources and quantitative genetics

Genomic and phenotypic characterisation of local animal genetic resources
Use of genetic and genomic information to design and develop cross-national animal breeding programmes

Sustainable intensification

Analysis of resilience and sustainability indicators at economic, ecological and social level
Effect of intensification measures on livestock production systems
Analysis of genotype-environment interactions

Digitalisation in livestock systems

Early and proactive detection of livestock inefficiencies
Effective utilisation of mobile technology and telemetry for genetic gains
Identification and characterisation of novel, not well considered phenotypes for breeding programme optimisation

Animal health & welfare

Interactions among animal welfare, health, performance and product quality
Impact of different sustainable intensification models on animal welfare and health

Food security

Contribution of livestock production, species, breeds and populations to livelihoods, household income and nutrition

Climate change adaptation

Quantification and mitigation of greenhouse gases
Analysis of livestock functional and particularly adaptive traits and farmer adaptation and breeding strategies