Toward a CAmel tRAnsnational VAlue chaiN – CA.RA.VA.N
Here, we propose an applied project where the foundations for a modern, effective genetic selection scheme in dromedary
camels in Alge-ria are laid down through: (i) standardization of dairy/meat/fertility traits phenotyping protocols; (ii) evaluation and
standardization of camel identification systems; (iii) implementation of standardized animal identification and phenotyping
protocols in pilot farms, and (iv) establish-ment of a first genealogical, phenotypic and genotypic database for further valorization
through detection of selection signatures, GWAS analysis, and, possibly, modelling of simple and robust embryonic design for
genomic selection approaches. Among the expected impacts: increased milk/meat production, higher profitability of the camel
sector, more structured and enforced breeders associations.
Project coordination
Françoise BERTHIER (INRA URTAL)
The author of this summary is the project coordinator, who is responsible for the content of this summary. The ANR declines any responsibility as for its contents.
Partner
UM - Qualisud Université de Montpellier - UMR QUALISUD
IAV Hassan II Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Université de Tlemcen Université de Tlemcen
Universidad de Cordoba Universidad de Cordoba
INRA TUNISIE INRA TUNISIE
INRA INRA URTAL
Help of the ANR 228,399 euros
Beginning and duration of the scientific project:
December 2016
- 36 Months
