Ireland – Research and development consultancy services – Consultancy in Genetic Genomic breeding program design and implementation

ICBF wishes to enter into a contract to acquire knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to undertake tasks related to operating large scale routine genetic genomic evaluations in livestock, experience in developing new phenotypes relevant for livestock breeding, experience in developing new breeding programs as per details below and experience in the development, validation and deployment of individual animal sustainability and climate orientated metrics and their integration into breeding programs. The requirement is estimated at 150 days of service provision per year, delivered on-site at ICBF offices if required