Mission and vision
Our mission
To promote and engage in research and innovation in farm animal breeding and reproduction in Europe, by bringing the breeding sector and the research community together.
Our vision
A European farm animal breeding and reproduction sector that uses research and innovation to deliver healthy animals, sustainable production and a competitive industry, for both livestock and aquaculture.
Set research and innovation agendas
We identify the sector’s research needs, with input from members and stakeholders, and publish them in our Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
Promote and support research
We take part in EU-funded projects and research infrastructures, and feed the sector’s needs into EU research programmes
Connect research and industry
We support partnerships between breeding companies and research institutes to tackle major challenges in sustainable breeding and reproduction.
Communicate
We share research developments and sector needs with EU decision-makers, stakeholders and the public
Why it matters
Breeding has a long-term, cumulative effect: improvements made today are passed on to future generations of animals. Research in breeding and reproduction supports:
animal health and welfare
efficient use of resources
a lower environmental impact
genetic diversity
a competitive European breeding sector
