Pigeon breeding, which is the basis of special quality Hungarian meat products, is being researched and developed

Published Apr 30, 2022

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The University of Debrecen's Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center is conducting research to develop and enhance domestic pigeon breeding in Hungary. This initiative aims to rejuvenate the country's collapsed pigeon meat industry and support farmers by introducing precision technologies and creating special meat products. The research focuses on exploring the genetic diversity and structure of Hungarian and Central European domestic pigeon populations, as well as identifying genetic polymorphisms related to meat production. The project involves a multidisciplinary team of experts, students, pigeon breeders, farmers, and museum staff, and is open to further collaborations.

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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. 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 ...

Source: Magro