
Animal Breeding and Genomics Group
The Animal Breeding and Genomics group aims to improve the health, welfare and productivity of animals. The group contributes to the quality of life by providing knowledge to support the adequate supply of safe and healthy food of animal origin.
Education
Animal Breeding and Genomics organises courses for both BSc and MSc students.
Also, students can choose a thesis track and write their BSc thesis, MSc thesis, or do an internship or research practice at our group.
More about theses and interships
MOOCs
Besides our education on campus we developed online courses (MOOCs) in the field of animal breeding and genetics that are easily accessible.
Research themes

Sustainable breeding tools

Genomic prediction

Unravelling DNA and biology

New laboratory techniques

International

Aqua breeding

Genetic diversity