Pigeon breeding, which is the basis of special quality Hungarian meat products, is being researched and developed
Pigeon Meat
Hungary
Published May 1, 2022
Tridge summary
The development of domestic pigeon breeding is the aim of extensive research at the Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center of the University of Debrecen. Genetic and genomic research also supports the introduction of precision technologies and the development of special meat products. The staff of the center was the first in Hungary to start molecular genetic and genomic studies of domestic pigeons a few years ago.
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Until the change of regime, Hungary was one of the world's largest exporters of pigeon meat, the University of Debrecen wrote. However, during the economic transformation, this sector has collapsed and its reconstruction is still underway. However, R&D is indispensable for the production of competitive products and for market support for farmers. Recognizing this, the Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center (AGBK) of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management of the University of Debrecen launched its scientific research projects. The staff of the Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center was the first in Hungary to start molecular genetic and genomic studies of domestic pigeons a few years ago. This work will now be continued and expanded by organizing a multidisciplinary working group and merging certain research directions at the program level, said Szilvia Kusza, a professor at the Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center of the ...
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