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February 16, 2015 - France
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First official Interbeef result release for Charolais and Limousine breeds
Beginning 2015, the international genetic evaluation of beef cattle, Interbeef, becomes official. International Adjusted Weaning Weight (AWW) genetic values are now available to compare breeding animals from 9 different countries on specific country scales. Two breeds are concerned: Charolais and Limousine.
Read moreAgenda : 8 March 2015
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International Forum on Sheep and Goats (CIOC)
The 08th and 09th April in Saint Affrique (department of Aveyron), The International Forum on Sheep and Goat 2015 will bring together over 300 participants, breeders, specialists and scientific researchers of the sheep and goat sectors. Friendliness, French and international experts speeches, round-table discussions, as well as thematic visits are scheduled.
Read moreAgenda : 21 February 2015
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FGE at the Paris International Agriculture Trade Show
The International Agricultural Trade Show will open its doors from February 22 to March 02 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris. To discover or learn more about the French bovine, ovine and goats genetics, rendez-vous with France Génétique Elevage in the international professional space "The French livestock sector" (Hall 1, Aisle L , Stand 006).
Read more03/02/15 - Rome
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Martin Burke appointed as ICAR Chief Executive
The ICAR Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Burke as ICAR and Service ICAR Chief Executive. Service ICAR is the wholly owned subsidiary of ICAR responsible for the delivery of service, testing and certification programs for ICAR.
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 - Paris, France
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The "1000 cattle genomes" project
As part of an international consortium, INRA and UNCEIA contributed to a first step towards the "1000 cattle Genomes" project. The article published in Nature Genetics describes the variability highlighted as well as various derivatives applications of these data for the identification of mutations responsible for genetic defects or involved in the determination of complex characters.
Read moreOctober 1-3 - Cournon, France
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FGE international gala evening at the Sommet de l’Elevage 2014
The international gala evening « France, Livestock Country », organized by France Génétique Elevage (FGE) during the 2014 French Livestock Show (“Sommet de l’Elevage”), was attended by more than 250 international visitors
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