Research and innovation for Europe’s animal breeding sector

FABRE TP brings together breeding organisations, research institutes and universities to set research priorities in farm animal breeding and reproduction, for both livestock and aquatic farmed animals

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The European Technology Platform for farm animal breeding and reproduction

The Farm Animal Breeding and Reproductive European Technology Platform (FABRE TP) is a forum led by knowledge institutes and academia collaborating with the private sector. It provides a platform to define research priorities for animal breeding, genetics and reproduction to accelerate the sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of all animal farming systems. The Platform is also active in promoting research and innovation in Terrestrial and Aquatic Breeding and Reproduction.

Who we are

Who we are

Stimulating European research in

animal breeding and reproduction

FABRE TP is the research and innovation platform linked to EFFAB. We bring the breeding sector and the research community together to advance research and innovation for the sustainable breeding of farmed terrestrial and aquatic animals in Europe.

  • Breeding organisations
  • Knowledge institutes
  • Policymakers
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FABRE TP at a glance

  • Since 2005

    Bringing breeding and research together

  • Official ETP

    European Technology Platform since 2009

  • Livestock & aquaculture

    All farmed animal species, on land and in water

What we do

FABRE TP brings the breeding sector and the research community together to advance research and innovation for farmed animals on land and in water.

  • Promotes

    Sustainable breeding and reproduction of farmed terrestrial and aquatic animals in Europe

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  • Connects

    Breeding organisations, knowledge institutes and policymakers

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  • Sets

    Research and innovation priorities for livestock and aquaculture

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Our SRIA

Our research priorities

Our Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda sets out research needs for terrestrial livestock and aquaculture under four pillars.

  • Pillar 1

    Building resilience and competitiveness

    Breeding animals that adapt to climate change and emerging diseases, while safeguarding genetic diversity.

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    • Balanced breeding aligned with local climates, production systems and health risks.
    • Improve robustness, longevity and reproductive efficiency.
    • Safeguard genetic diversity and contribute to biodiversity goals.
    • Prove performance in the systems where animals are actually kept (genotype × environment).

  • Pillar 2

    Engaging in the green transition

    Breeding for better feed efficiency, a lower environmental footprint and circular practices suited to each region.

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    • Tailor and accelerate genetic selection to local conditions, including the diversity of local feed supply.
    • Improve feed efficiency and reduce emissions and nutrient losses.
    • Advance circular-economy practices appropriate to each region.

  • Pillar 3

    Social acceptance and consumer awareness

    Aligning breeding innovation with ethics and societal expectations.

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    • Welfare-by-design traits and transparent metrics.
    • Responsible adoption of new breeding technologies.
    • Clear education and career pathways that help young people engage with breeding and genetics.

  • Pillar 4

    Promoting knowledge and innovation

    Better data, tools and skills to speed up responsible innovation across all farmed animal sectors.

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    • Advance data management and computational genetics.
    • Develop cost-effective phenotyping and phenomics, including tools for extensive systems.
    • Use interoperable standards across sectors and regions.
    • Rebuild the skills pipeline: student numbers in animal breeding and genetics are volatile, and knowledge gaps risk widening.

The priorities are based on input from members and stakeholders across Europe.

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Membership

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Join the organisations shaping EU research in farm animal breeding and reproduction.

  • Shape research agendas – influence EU and national research priorities
  • Find project partners – collaborate on EU, transnational and national projects
  • Give the sector a voice – raise the visibility of breeding research with decision-makers
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More than 40

Breeding organisations

26 plus

Knowledge institutes

More than 20

Countries