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  Breeding wisely

  Breeding is an important topic in the animal world, whether it is about companion animals, animals kept for food production or the conservation of...

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• Species and breed information

  The Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands (CGN) keeps track of the status and trends of animal genetic resources in the Netherlands. By...

• Expertise and advice on animal resources

  Dutch farmed animal breeds produce food (milk, meat, eggs) and provide services. Heath sheep, for example, are used for nature management and shepherd...

News

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  Verification of parentage for Jutland cattle of the ‘Stroomdal’ herd

  20 april 2023 | Jutland cattle are making a more frequent appearance on heath landscape in the Netherlands. In National park Drensche Aa, you can see the animals as...
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  European genebanks assess each other to improve strategies and practices

  13 januari 2022 | European genebanks assess each other to improve strategies and practices - WUR News European genebanks assess each other to improve strategies and...
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  Two webinars on animal breeding: Inbreeding and DNA information

  4 januari 2021 | Two webinars on animal breeding: Inbreeding and DNA information - WUR News Two webinars on animal breeding: Inbreeding and DNA information Published...
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  The heath sheep breeds: our cultural heritage endangered

  1 oktober 2020 | The heath sheep breeds: our cultural heritage endangered - WUR News The heath sheep breeds: our cultural heritage endangered Published on October 1,...
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  Working together for a sustainable future for the Dutch Black blazed sheep

  20 december 2019 | Working together for a sustainable future for the Dutch Black blazed sheep - WUR News Working together for a sustainable future for the Dutch Black...