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Welcome to Website of Institute of Animal Science!
Institute of Animal Science (IAS) Prague – Uhříněves is a public research institution founded by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic.
Since its foundation in 1951, the Institute has been a centre of research into biological and bio-technological basis of animal science.
IAS carries out basic and applied research focusing on innovation and the practical use of knowledge in animal science. Eight research departments perform research in the fields of animal genetics and breeding, bio-technology and reproduction, nutrition, quality of products, animal ethology and welfare, breeding technology, herd management and production economy.
In addition to basic and applied research, IAS carries out other expert activities. One of the most significant is the implementation of the National Programme for Conservation and Utilization of Farm Animal Genetic Resources. In 2016, the IAS was appointed as the National Centre for Genetic Resources to coordinate and implement the National Programme, along with many stakeholders. The Institute has also provided for the activity of the Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition and was entrusted by the Ministry of Agriculture to represent the Czech Republic in the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). IAS provides professional training on classification of swine and cattle carcasses according to SEUROP, under a contract with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Livestock Animal Genetics and Breeding Innovations in the Czech Republic
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the international meeting Livestock Animal Genetics and Breeding Innovations in the Czech Republic took place at the Research Institute of Animal Production, organised by the Department of Genetics and Breeding of Farm Animals the Institute of Animal Science, v.v.i. and EU-LI-PHE, European Network for Farm Animal Phenomics.
Extensively managed and feral domesticated cattle (Bos taurus) live in a stable, complex social environment. Herds comprise members of various ages, genders, and sexual maturity. Under intensive farm management, dairy cows experience frequent and routine regrouping, which can disrupt affiliative bonds and induce social stress. This study explores the impact of changes in herd composition on milk yield and udder health traits in resident dairy…
Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition
The Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition was established in 2002 as an advisory body of the food safety coordination group. Its main task is to prepare scientific studies, offer expert views, and prepare proposals for measures ensuring safety throughout the entire chain of food and feed production.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The aim of the project is to expand and increase the efficiency of the current system of commercialization at the Institute of Animal Science by supporting of development, validation and market application of practical research results with high commercial potential in the field of livestock production. By supporting sub-projects as well as the project itself, it will be possible to finance related activities. For users, the new results,...
The aim of the project is to develop and update mathematical-statistical procedures for processing outputs from the performance testing of beef cattle and to incorporate the obtained genetic and genomic information into the national breeding information system and into systems of regular genomic evaluation of animals. Emphasis is placed on developing a new genomic evaluation to replace the existing genetic evaluation based on conventional...
The aim of the project is to look for the first time into the burden of environmental pollutants in some pig farms and the extent they can affect pig reproduction. The project will look for ways to counteract the adverse effects of these pollutants. The project will focus on PFAS, among other pollutants. These are abundant and extremely stable. The forthcoming significant restrictions on these substances in EU countries will therefore not...
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
SERVICES AND APPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICAL USE
EXPERT REPORTS
Preparation of analyses, studies and research on individual demand
CONTRACT RESEARCH
Contract research following the partners’ assignment
SEUROP
Training courses for cattle and pig carcass classifiers.
ECONOMIC ANALYSES
ECOWEIGHT, FarmProfit, Forecasting the Structure of Dairy Cattle Herd, Forecasting the structure of dairy cattle herd
CONSULTANCY
Active consultancy for the breeders of dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats and sheep, pigs, poultry, rabbits, horses and cervids.
EXPERT SEMINARS
Invited lectures for breeders, students and agricultural business staff on specific topics
