European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | Andrea Gavinelli Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the use of cages for poultry breeding stock | SRC |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Andrea Gavinelli Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the use of cages for poultry breeding stock | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Diego Canga Fano Acting Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Henri Delanghe Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Henri Delanghe Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | SRC |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Diego Canga Fano Acting Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | SRC |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Irene Sacristan Sanchez Head of Unit | Courtesy meeting with new Secretary-General of EFFAB-FABRE TP | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Irene Sacristan Sanchez Head of Unit | Courtesy meeting with new Secretary-General of EFFAB-FABRE TP | SRC |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Alisa Tiganj Cabinet member | • ELV five recommendations for the Vision for the Future of EU Agriculture and for the mandate • Presentation of ELV (European Livestock Voice) • Exchange of views: Vision for the future of Livestock • EU Trade policy review: State of play | — |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Alisa Tiganj Cabinet member | • ELV five recommendations for the Vision for the Future of EU Agriculture and for the mandate • Presentation of ELV (European Livestock Voice) • Exchange of views: Vision for the future of Livestock • EU Trade policy review: State of play | SRC |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | The role of animal breeding towards more sustainable animal farming, balanced breeding, the code of good practices (Code EFABAR), and the transport of breeding animals and genetic material | — |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | The role of animal breeding towards more sustainable animal farming, balanced breeding, the code of good practices (Code EFABAR), and the transport of breeding animals and genetic material | SRC |
| 30 Mar 2023 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | Modern Animal Breeding and the Code of Good Practices for responsible and balanced breeding (Code EFABAR); Challenges related to the sustainability of the food systems and the EU Green Deal; R&I; Revision of the animal welfare legislation. | — |
| 30 Mar 2023 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | Modern Animal Breeding and the Code of Good Practices for responsible and balanced breeding (Code EFABAR); Challenges related to the sustainability of the food systems and the EU Green Deal; R&I; Revision of the animal welfare legislation. | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders (EFFAB) represents the European animal breeding and reproduction organizations active in ruminant, pig, poultry, aqua, and insect genetics. From small, medium, and global organisations, we cover a wide variety of actors breeding for conventional, outdoor, and organic animal farmers. Our mission is to engage in dialogue and raise awareness around the role of animal breeding in improving all types of animal farming systems. In animal breeding, the focus has traditionally been on responding to farming and societal challenges. In recent decades, this meant a shift towards more responsible and balanced breeding strategies that enhance animal welfare and health, reduce resource use and climate impact, and preserve genetic diversity. This is illustrated in Code EFABAR, the Code of Good Practices for Responsible and Balanced Breeding, developed by EFFAB.
EU Legislative Interests
We have strong interest in EU policy initiatives and regulations related to sustainable terrestrial livestock and aquaculture breeding, including Research & Innovation, Animal Health and Welfare, and Livestock Strategy.
Communication Activities
We are actively involved on X and linkedin here:https://twitter.com/EFFAB and https://www.linkedin.com/company/effab/ Our publications are on our website: https://www.effab.info/publications/ Code EFABAR: https://www.effab.info/modern-animal-breeding/responsible-breeding/
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Animal Task Force, FABRE TP, AAC, AFCC, EPRUMA, European Livestock Voice. https://www.effab.info/about/partners/
Organisation Members
https://www.effab.info/about/members/