Livestock contribute significantly to global agricultural economy and are a major source of rural livelihood and food security. As global human population increases, so does the demand for ...

The outcome of the IAEA TCPs and CRPs has substantively increased the capacity of Vietnam and further contributed to improved national food security. Vietnamese Government officials expressed their ...

Researchers have developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs. The ''Modular Breeding Program Simulator'' (MoBPS) enables the simulation of complex breeding ...

A team of researchers at the University of Göttingen has developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs. The "Modular Breeding Program Simulator" (MoBPS) enables the ...

The study of genetic parameters has become increasingly central to optimising goat production systems worldwide. Researchers have long focused on estimating heritability, genetic correlations, and the ...

A new analytical method is revealing how conservationists can further boost breeding programmes dedicated to saving some of the world’s most threatened species, according to new research led by the ...

Nairobi, Kenya, 20 February 2026: Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new ...

IRRI and national research institutions across South Asia are modernising rice breeding systems through AI-enabled analytics, predictive selection and integrated regional collaboration to future-proof ...

Mating of closely related animals on communal farms not only has monetary consequences, but also has an impact on the genetic ...