Research in livestock genetics

General

Pigs are our main model organism and most of the research is focussed on this species. Both quantitative and molecular genetics research is conducted. Next to pigs, (sport)horses and sheep are studied, mainly from a quantitative viewpoint. Research on draught horses (Belgisch Trekpaard) will start in 2009 and also on health characters in sport horses.

Current projects

    • FWO
      Characterisation of the genetic component of Chronic Progressive Lymphoedema in Belgian draught horse as a model for elastine dependent diseases.
    • IWT-060680
      Plant alternatives for the treatment of enterotoxic diseases in pigs
  • CHGS200801
    Breeding value estimation in pigs, horses and sheep

Completed projects

  • IWT-050620
    Selection to reduce competitive effects in pigs
  • CHGS200601
    Breeding value estimation in pigs, horses and sheep
  • IWT-040663
    Developing a genetic test for growth in pigs and effects on the performance of slaughter pigs.
  • CHGS200501
    Breeding value estimation in pigs, horses and sheep

Phd Projects