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EADGENE - European animal disease genomics network of excellence for animal health and food safety

Project

Food and consumer protection

This project contributes to the research aim 'Food and consumer protection'. Which funding institutions are active for this aim? What are the sub-aims? Take a look:
Food and consumer protection


Project code: 506416
Contract period: 01.09.2004 - 31.08.2009
Budget: 11,520,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research

The production of high quality safe food, respecting animal welfare and the environment, is the primary objective of European livestock and aquaculture industries. Particular focus will be placed on the improvement of animal health. Genomic tools elucidati ng host-pathogen interactions offer new opportunities to devise sustainable solutions to existing and arising problems, through novel diagnostic, intervention, breeding and husbandry strategies.

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Department of animal gentics

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