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Latest Updates
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SABRE Reports
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Pig Genome Sequence
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As part of SABRE’s Work Package 3 (Genomics and Bioinformatics) the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is well on its way to provide a 6x coverage of Pig Chromosomes SSC7 and SSC14. Daily progress can be viewed by clicking on the image above.
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SABRE - Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding
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Thirty three leading animal breeding research groups and businesses have joined forces in “SABRE – Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding”. SABRE is an innovative four-year, €23 million pan-European project which utilises the latest techniques in genetic science to develop more economically and environmentally sustainable production systems for cattle, pigs and chickens.
Led by the UK-based Genesis Faraday Partnership, the integrated SABRE project, which commenced in April 2006, has been made possible by a major grant from the EU Sixth Framework Programme.
SABRE is designed to provide a range of new breeding strategies to improve animal health and welfare; reduce chemical and energy inputs; minimise livestock waste and pollution; and, maximise food safety and quality.
The work programme, involving almost 200 scientists in 14 countries, is divided into 12 research, development and communication packages. These will harness key areas of emerging genomic and epigenetic science to generate new knowledge and apply it in practical breeding improvement strategies throughout Europe.
The mammary gland, the digestive system and fertility will be the focus of separate basic research packages, with more applied research aimed at enhancing eggshell quality for food safety; improving animal behaviour linked to welfare; and eliminating boar taint in pigmeat. |
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SABRE Posters
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Co-ordinator
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Co-ordinator: Chris Warkup
Biosciences KTN,
Roslin BioCentre,
Roslin, EH25 9PS,
UK
t: 44 (0)131 527 4358
f: 44 (0)131 527 4335
info@sabre-eu.eu
www.sabre-eu.eu
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SABRE [Cutting-Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding] is an Integrated Project supported by funding under the 6th Research Framework Programme of the European Union European Commission, Directorate E03 – Security of food production systems. Scientific Officers: 1 April 2006-15 February 2007: John Claxton. From 16 February 2007: Jean-Charles Cavitte.
This website represents the views of the Authors, not the European Commission. The Commission is not liable for any use that may be made of the information.
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