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New approaches to the sustainable use of animal genetic resources

Reference	SLP11986
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor John Woolliams
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Geoff Simm, Dr Beatriz Villanueva
Institution	The Roslin Institute
Department	Genetics and Genomics
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	324,444
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/11/1999
End date	31/03/2003
Duration	41 months

Abstract

Advanced DNA and embryo technologies that offer opportunities for faster genetic gain, are available to livestock improvement companies. However, inappropriate application of these techniques may in fact reduce gain and promote loss of genetic theory, for managing genetic variation in a sustainable and optimum way. This project aims to (i) extend existing theory to include advanced DNA and embryo techniques; and (ii) develop practical implementation routes in close collaboration with major livestock improvement companies within the LINK Sustainable Livestock Production Programme.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	LINK: Sustainable Livestock Production (SLP) [1996-2010]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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