The FFDS at a glance
The Romanian FFDS is hosted at Ovis Cap and focuses on heat-stress resilience in local sheep breeds. It assesses the real-world applicability and effectiveness of DST-guided, genotype-specific nutritional interventions and management practices in mitigating heat stress, while supporting animal productivity and welfare in extensive production systems.
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Farm Ovis Cap
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Breed Carabasa
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Production System Extensive
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Scale Approximately 200 sheep
Demonstration Focus
Genetic panel
Application of the developed genetic panel to identify heat resilient and heat susceptible animals and guide DST recommendations.
Nutritional Interventions & Management Practices
Implementation of genotype-tailored nutritional protocols and management practices provided by the DST to validate their effects on animal performance and welfare under heat-stress conditions.
Monitoring & Assessment
Monitoring of production traits, welfare indicators, and behavioural responses throughout the demonstration.
Romania FFDSs' Updates
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