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The Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources identifies conservation of animal genetic resources as a “Strategic Priority Area”. Farm animal gene banks are important sources of genetic variation to ensure breeds’ long term survival and preservation of rare...
Climate change is penetrating all biological processes and production systems in the Arctic. Increased accessibility of its natural resources is transforming the region into an important player in the global economy. This will change the livelihood of northern people who...
Project period: 2016-2017 Previous studies on the breeds Holstein, Jersey and Swedish Red have shown significant breed differences in milk characteristics. However, milk from the native Nordic breeds has never been systematically characterised. Characterisation of functional and physical, e.g. with...
Project period 1: 2011-2014 Project period 2: 2017-2019 The brown bee, Apis mellifera mellifera, is the bee originating from the Nordic region. In the 20th century, bee keepers introduced other subspecies of honey bees to the areas inhabitated by the...
