There are many scientific studies, reports, practical examples and policies on responsible breeding. This page shows articles and reports related to responsible breeding and reproduction.

​We welcome any interesting publications, websites and good examples that are concerned with aspects of responsible breeding.

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Scientific articles

The contribution of breeding to reducing environmental impact of animal production (2019)
H. Mollenhorst, Y. de Haas
Wageningen Livestock Research, Report 1156
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The role of sustainable commercial pig and poultry breeding for food security (2013). 
A.M. Neeteson-van Nieuwenhoven, P. Knap, and S. Avendaño. 
Animal Frontiers, January 2013 3:52-57

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The impact of genetic selection on the welfare of chickens bred and kept for meat production (2013)
S. J. Hiemstra and J. Ten Napel
Study by IBF International Consulting for the preparation of a report from the European Commission

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Code-EFABAR documents
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  Code-EFABAR Poultry Assured

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​The Code of Good Practice for Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction Organisations
General document

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Code-EFABAR, the commitment to responsible breeding
Brochure

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      Definitions
      Definitions of Code-EFABAR

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