We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Webinar series: Breeding Wisely – Sustainable Breeding Programmes for Endangered Animal Breeds
Are you part of a breed society working to safeguard the future of endangered animal breeds? Join our expert-led webinar series designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies for developing balanced, sustainable breeding programmes. Led by specialists from the European Union Reference Centre for Endangered Animal Breeds (EURC-EAB), this series will increase your understanding on:
- Monitoring and managing inbreeding and genetic diversity
- Applying effective strategies to reduce inbreeding risks
- Designing breeding programmes that combine conservation with long-term sustainability and genetic progress
Webinar 1: Measuring and Monitoring Inbreeding
Date: 27 May 2025
Time: 12:00–12:45 CET
Agenda:
- What is Inbreeding? Why it Matters – Mira Schoon
- How to Measure and Monitor Inbreeding – Jack Windig
- Introduction to Strategies for Reducing Inbreeding – Mira Schoon
Upcoming Webinars
Webinar 2: Strategies to Reduce Inbreeding
24 June 2025 | 12:00–12:45
Topics: Outcrossing, mean kinships, mating restrictions
Webinar 3: Balanced Breeding Programmes for Endangered Breeds
2 October 2025 | 12:00–12:45
Topics: Genetic gain vs. genetic diversity, managing genetic defects
Webinar 4: Breeding Programme Assessment Tool
Date to the determined
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