Zaragoza 2023: Working together for more balanced views on European livestock

European Livestock Voice and the Spanish national platform Somos Ganaderia jointly organized an event at the FIGAN agricultural fair in Zaragoza, Spain.

Request for EU partnership to support “Optimising genetic potential for resilient and diverse production systems”

Three European Technology Platforms (ETPs), Plant ETP, FABRE-TP and EATIP, and the Animal Task Force, request the EU Commission to consider an additional partnership on “Optimising genetic potential for resilient and diverse production systems” under the strategic plan 2025-27 of Horizon Europe.

What can animal genetics do to reduce emissions from livestock?

In the last 30 years, researchers and breeders have been looking at breeding with a broader perspective and are considering a variety of traits other than production, such as sustainability I land welfare-related traits. This includes traits to reduce GHG, such as methane from ruminants. Breeding companies of EFFAB are implementing research in the field in their breeding programs.

The place of little size in Modern Pig Breeding - A broad perspective

Over the past 20 years, animal breeding programs have evolved and integrated breeding goals and traits that promote animal welfare. The commitments of EFFAB members are demonstrated through Code EFABAR, the code of good practices for responsible and balanced breeding. Responsible breeding plays a crucial part in improving animal welfare.

Craig Lewis, Chair of EFFAB: "Livestock farmers, scientists and breeders must redouble their efforts to connect, communicate, and explain the positive contribution of genetic innovation to animal health, welfare and the environment"

Welcome to Sijne van der Beek, new Poultry Representative in the Steering Committee of EFFAB

EFFAB's has elected Sijne van der Beek as the new Poultry Representative in the Steering Committee of EFFAB. 

EFFAB has a new member: ORVIA

Orvia Gourmaud Selection is delighted to join EFFAB as they were looking for an organization that could represent their activities and communicate with politicians and society at the European level.