Today, Geena C., Breeding and Genetics Advisor at EFFAB, is presenting at the 2025 BSAS Conference, highlighting the importance of responsible and balanced breeding and how these principles are implemented through #CodeEFABAR.

Find out more about Code EFABAR here ➡️ lnkd.in/dVgXCRWk

Geena C, EFFAB’s Breeding and Genetics Advisor, took the stage to present on the importance of responsible and hashtag#BalancedBreeding, showcasing how these values are put into practice through #CodeEFABAR. Several EFFAB members also contributed with insightful presentations:

Busy weeks for EFFAB’s projects team!

🇪🇸 At #GEroNIMO in Santiago de Compostela:
#pig #farm visit, ethics event, #CodeEFABAR 🐷
🇳🇴 At #RUMIGEN in Oslo: future-focused #breeding & diversity workshop 🐮

👏Thanks to all partners!

💡 Learn more about our work: www.effab.info/research-inn...

How has responsible and balanced breeding developed throughout the years?

It started in the 1990s with the Farm Animal Breeding Society, to the SEFABAR project in 2000 and the first code of responsible and balanced breeding, #CodeEFABAR, developed in 2004!

We’re happy to share that Aquagen has adopted #CodeEFABAR for their #aquaculture breeding programs! 🌊🐟

The code promotes responsible breeding, contributing to:
- Resilient & robust breeding populations
- Improved animal welfare
- High-quality & quantity aquaculture products

More 👉 bit.ly/4bryKCw

Modern #AnimalBreeding is a strong cornerstone to achieving the UN #SDGs🌍

Via #CodeEFABAR, #FarmAnimal breeders show their commitment to responsible and balanced breeding - recognising the central role of #sustainability in #AnimalBreeding.

More about Code EFABAR 👉 bit.ly/49Olcji

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We’re happy to share that Hendrix Genetics has adopted #CodeEFABAR for swine breeding!🐷

The code promotes responsible & balanced breeding, ensuring:
•Healthy, resilient & robust sows & piglets
•Support for all types of pig production systems, from conventional to organic

Learn more👉 bit.ly/4bryKCw

We’re excited to share that CRV has adopted #CodeEFABAR for ruminant breeding! 🐮🐏

The code promotes responsible breeding, ensuring:
✅Improved fertility, longevity & resilience in dairy cattle
✅Support for diverse farming systems across Europe

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3Q5oabJ

We’re happy to share that Topigs Norsvin has adopted #CodeEFABAR for their swine breeding programs! 🐷

This commitment includes a special focus on reducing environmental impact through feed efficiency and prioritizing improvements on the welfare of sows and piglets.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3Q5oabJ

Geena C, EFFAB’s Breeding and Genetics Advisor, took the stage to present on the importance of responsible and hashtag#BalancedBreeding, showcasing how these values are put into practice through #CodeEFABAR.

Several EFFAB members also contributed with insightful presentations, including:

Exciting news! Hendrix Genetics has adopted #CodeEFABAR for their SASSO breeding programmes 🎉

This commitment ensures responsible #FarmAnimal breeding, focusing on animal welfare, sustainability & transparency.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4bryKCw