🌲🐑 Slovenia's karst landscape has shifted dramatically, from 16.9% forest cover in 1787 to 75% in 2023. This change affects biodiversity and fire risk.  Promoting local livestock grazing could help! 🌿  #ERFP #Slovenia #NatureConservation

🌿🐑 ERFP has just hosted a key meeting on transhumance in Europe, chaired by Montserrat Castellanos in Navarredonda de Gredos, Spain. Experts discussed its environmental, cultural, and economic impacts. Read more: rfeagas.es/erfp-reunion-e…  #ERFP #Transhumance

🌍🧬 EUGENA plays a pivotal role in conserving Europe's animal genetic diversity, with over 2 million samples across 14 member genebanks, from cattle to honey bees.  This network is key to monitoring sustainability goals. 🐄🐝  #ERFP #EUGENA

📊🐏 Recent researches on sheep ear length have identified key loci on OAR6 & OAR13 and a crucial duplication near the HMX1 gene.  Discover the ancient origins of this trait and its impact on sheep genetics!  #ERFP #SheepGenetics #EvolutionaryBiology

Exciting times ahead! 🌍 The ERFP Ad hoc action on native and local breeds for landscape management is kicking off. A meeting to create a detailed work plan is soon!  Stay in for updates. 📅 #ERFP #AdHocAction

🌿 Declining biodiversity calls for effective genetic conservation!  A study on frozen semen from 12 Polish goose breeds found breed-specific differences in post-thaw sperm viability. Suwalska geese led with 28.4% live normal sperm. 🧬🦢 sciendo.com/article/10.247…  #ERFP #study

🐄 Andalusian Black cattle breed From the rugged landscapes of west Andalusia, Spain Solid black coat, known for their resilience and adaptability. Females weigh 600-650kg, males up to 950kg.  #ERFP #AndalusianBlackCattle

We can confirm that our next General Assembly will be held in Florence, Italy. Stay tuned! 🌟  This is our main annual gathering, and we’re working hard to make it a success.  #ERFP #GeneralAssembly #Florence #Italy

🐔📉 Livestock biodiversity is declining at unprecedented rates.  A study on French chicken breeds shows that consistent conservation programs limit genetic diversity loss and inbreeding.  Read more: scholar.google.fr/citations?view…   #ERFP

📢 The mid-year ERFP newsletter is here! 🌟 Catch up on the latest updates, outcomes from our meetings, and exciting upcoming events. Don’t miss out!  animalgeneticresources.net/index.php/publ…  #ERFP #Newsletter #AnimalGenetics

🌍 Enhancing cooperation on animal genetic resources in the Mediterranean! ERFP WG Documentation and Information leads the way in improving AnGR management. Initiatives like GENRES BRIDGE and EURC EAB emphasize the value of cross-border collaboration. 🐝🤝 #ERFP

Wrapped up an insightful seminar on the European Animal Genetic Resources Strategy in Sofia! animalgeneticresources.net/index.php/news…  #ERFP #AnimalGenetics #Bulgaria

🐎🔬 Exciting update from WUR! Researchers found that stratified mating quotas based on kinship levels can reduce inbreeding in Friesian horses, boosting genetic diversity and welfare. 🌱🐴  Learn more: bit.ly/3PUDyE6  #ERFP #FriesianHorses

🐑🔬 Genotyping reveals the genetic diversity of UK native sheep breeds! Study shows unique traits like wool shedding in Wiltshire Horn and highlights the importance of preserving breed-specific traits. researchsquare.com/article/rs-454… #ERFP #UK

🧬📚 Have a look at this comic (available in English or French) that explains how cryopreserved genetic resources can help manage the genetic diversity of animal populations! zenodo.org/records/8369757  #ERFP #comic

🐑🚶‍♂️ Discover the ancient practice of transhumance, where herders move thousands of animals along traditional pastoral paths each spring and autumn.  youtube.com/watch?v=s8BJfO…  #ERFP #Transhumance

🐐🔬 Study on dairy goat production in Czech Republic & Slovakia reveals challenges in local breeds. Findings highlight need for improved breeding strategies to preserve genetic diversity.  journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-…  #ERFP

🐐 Skopelos goat breed Native to the Northern Sporades islands of Greece High fertility and exceptional milk yield. Females weigh 56kg and produce 225kg of milk in 174 days. Essential for maintaining genetic diversity. #ERFP #SkopelosGoat

🐑🔬 Discover the unique horn diversity in Icelandic sheep! A study reveals complex inheritance patterns involving RXFP2 and HOXD1 genes. aab.copernicus.org/articles/67/23…  #ERFP #SheepGenetics

🐐🧬 At the EAAP meeting in Cyprus, a Greek team presented findings on improving buck semen cryopreservation. Also, a Croatian team analyzed inbreeding in Pag sheep, setting the stage for optimal breeding strategies.  Key advances in animal genetics!  #ERFP #AnimalBreeding