Policy Briefs
From Genome to Public
Innovations in livestock breeding are directly related to policy issues. This is partly due to the potential role that these innovations can play in addressing societal challenges in the agri-food sector, and partly because new technologies raise questions that require governance.
Local Breeds, Future Strength!
How local breeds can support
climate-resilient animal farming
Different Breeding Strategies
Selection models traditionally rely on phenotypic and pedigree data, and increasingly more on genomic data since the advent of genomic selection. Genomic selection relaxes the need of measuring phenotypes on selection candidates themselves, which leads to selection at young age,reducing generation intervals.
Smarter, trusted and climate-ready livestock breeding in Europe
This policy brief was created as part of the GERONIMO Horizon project to share the project’s main ideas, findings, and recommendations in a clear and accessible way. It highlights the key challenges the project addresses and explains how its results can support better decision-making and future policy development. The brief is intended for policymakers, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the project’s impact and wider relevance.
