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New global biodiversity framework: Negotiations start in August

- The new biodiversity targets aim to result in a transitional change towards living in harmony with nature by 2050. To this end, the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity is to adopt 10…

African swine fever: A particular risk for endangered pig breeds

- For the first time, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in two domestic pig herds in Brandenburg. Animal diseases are a major threat, especially for endangered livestock breeds. Expert committees provide concrete…

More diversity on Germany's pastures: Support program for sustainable animal breeding

- The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding "Measures for sustainable animal breeding for healthy and robust animals as well as more environmental and climate protection" as part of the federal livestock…

FiBL presents new availability database for organically reared animals

- The new availability database for organically reared animals is intended to provide a transparent sales platform, especially for breeding animals. Further features for the management of animal sales and purchases will become…

GenRes Gateway – an information portal for genetic resources

- The GenRes Gateway is a product of the EU-funded project GenRes Bridge and a joint initiative of the three European networks for plant, animal and forest genetic resources (ECPGR, EUFORGEN, ERFP). It helps users find relevant…