Objectif Background :Meat production based on local beef breeds exploited in extensive grazing systems in less developed regions is an objective perfectly consistent with the priorities of the reformed CAP. Nevertheless, there is a great challenge for local beef breeds to ensure the production of quality meat in accordance to the consumer demands altogether with the sustain of the economic activity in these less favoured regions. Knowledge on minority local beef cattle breeds is very poor. A systematic research for the characterization of such breeds regarding their genetic potential for producing quality meat is warranted. In Spain, Portugal and France, there are a considerable number of local cattle breeds for which, there is little information on numbers, productivity, management system, genetic variability and carcass composition. The objective is :This proposal will describe from a multidisciplinary approach the above characteristics for 17 local breeds. Statistics on numbers, herds, productivity and management will be obtained by survey, the genetic structure of the breeds will be characterised by molecular genetic markers and analysis of growth performance, carcass and meat quality will be made in controlled studies. Short description of the project :The project will consist of three main parts:- Characterization of the production systems. This will done through updating and analyzing statistics, studying databases containing production traits records, and evaluating breeding goals after grouping breeds exhibiting similar production systems;- Study of the genetic structure of breeds and their relationships through molecular genetic markers. The genetic structure will be described in terms of inter alia, gene flows, effective herd sizes, age structure, generation lenghts and the evolution of inbreeding. A population analysis based upon data from molecular markers will be carried out in each breed by studying a common battery of fifteen microsatellites in 50 unrelated individuals randomly sampled;- Analysis of growth performances, carcass and meat quality traits. A sufficient number of individuals from each selected breed will be reared in similar conditions to monitor growth rate. After slaughter, standard carcass measurements and grading will be carried out. Meat quality will be assessed both by instrumental measurements and trough a taste panel. Champ scientifique natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabasessocial scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsproduction economicsproductivityagricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedomestic animalsanimal husbandry Programme(s) FP4-FAIR - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of agriculture and fisheries (including agro-industry, food technologies, forestry, aquaculture and rural development), 1994-1998 Thème(s) 4.1.1 - Optimisation of methods, systems and primary production chains Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse 08193 BELLATERRA - BARCELONA Espagne Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (7) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire DIRECCION GENERAL DE PRODUCCION. INVEST. Y FORMACION AGRARIAS. CONSEJERIA DE AGRICULTURA Y COMERCIO - JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse APARTADO 22 06800 BADAJOZ Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée I.N.R.A. - CENTRE DE RECHERCHES DE JOUY-EN-JOSAS France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse DOMAINE DE VILVERT 78352 JOUY-EN-JOSAS Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée INSTITUTO DE ESTRUTURAS AGRARIAS E DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL Portugal Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse AVDA. ANTONIO SERPA, 26, 1 1050 LISBOA Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée INSTITUTO DE RECERCA I TECNOLOGIA AGROALIMENTARIES Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse GRANJA CAMPS I ARMET, S/N 17121 MONELLS Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA 28040 MADRID Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse C. MIGUEL SERVET, 177 50013 ZARAGOZA Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO Portugal Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse LARGO PROF. ABEL SALAZAR 4021 PORTO Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée