FABRE TP Supports Transparency in Gene Editing: Contribution to EAAP 2024 Session on Bioinformatics

Presentation by Frédéric Debode at the Palazzo dei Congressi, Florence

The 2024 EAAP Annual Meeting featured a high-level session on “The Role of Bioinformatics Applied to Livestock Data” on Sunday afternoon at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Florence. Among the highlights was a presentation by Frédéric Debode (CRA-W) introducing the GenEdit database—an open-source tool developed within the DETECTIVE project to collect and organise data on genome-edited organisms.

While the presentation was delivered by CRA-W, the content reflected strong collaboration with our FABRE TP representatives Geena Cartick and Ana Granados, who contributed to the abstract and made the link to the farmed animal sector. Their involvement reflects FABRE TP’s commitment to responsible innovation and transparency in animal breeding.
The GenEdit database currently includes over 1,150 genome-edited organisms, including 314 animals, with CRISPR-Cas technologies representing 86% of edits. Species most frequently targeted include pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and several fish species. Trait modifications range from disease resistance and improved muscle growth to changes in milk composition.

FABRE TP’s contribution underscores the importance of structured data collection to support traceability, regulatory dialogue, and stakeholder trust. Tools like GenEdit help ensure that the application of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) aligns with ethical breeding practices and societal expectations.