Project coordination

Subproject 2: Sheep

Improving performance, animal health, welfare and product quality in organic and ‘low input’ SHEEP production systems

Responsible

Dr. Hervé Hoste, INRA, France
Dr. Smaragda Sotiraki, NAGREF, Greece (Deputy)

Work packages

WP2.1 Development of WITHIN BREED SELECTION systems to improve abiotic and biotic stress resistance and performance traits; comparing marker assisted and traditional quantitative-genetic selection systems for functional traits.
WP2.2 Development of improved endoparasite MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES based on integrating (a) feed supplementation with tanniniferous forages with (b) strategic use of clean pastures and/or (c) the use of parasite tolerant breeds.
WP2.3 Development of strategies to improve lamb meat quality based on optimising (a) TF feed supplements (b) grazing regimes and/or (c) the use of stress tolerant breeds

Sheep: Endoparasite management strategies (Work package 2.2)

Work package 2.2 'Development of improved endoparasite MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES based on integrating (a) feed supplementation with tanniniferous forages with (b) strategic use of clean pastures and (c) the use of parasite tolerant breeds' has three sub work packages.

WP 2.2.0 Management
WP2.2.1 CONTROLLED STUDIES; Quantification of (a) condensed tannin profiles in TR-forages and concentrate feeds, (b) ‘in vitro’ and ‘in vivo’ anthelmintic activity and (c) the potential contribution of non-tannin compounds to anthelmintic activity
WP2.2.2 FIELD TRIALS (Mediterranean production systems); Effects of (and interaction between) different (a) TF feeding regimes and (b) Sfakiano sheep genotypes on animal health, yield and product quality
WP2.2.3 FIELD TRIALS (mountainous/alpine production systems); Effects of (and interaction between) different (a) TF feeding regimes (b) grazing regimes and (c) sheep genotypes on animal health, yield and product quality

Contact: Dr. Hervé Hoste of INRA, France.