Institut de l'Elevage (idele)

About Institut de l'Elevage (idele)

Knowledge builder for the competitiveness of herbivore farms and their sectors. The mission of the Institut de l’Élevage is to improve the competitiveness of herbivore farms and their sectors. Its work provides technical solutions to cattle, sheep, goat, and horse farmers and to the economic actors of the sectors. One of the challenges is also to provide elements of answers to societal questions. As a research and development organization, the Institut de l’Élevage is at the convergence of research and consulting. The Institut de l’Élevage works in the following areas of expertise: genetics, livestock techniques, environment, health, animal welfare, product quality, sector and farm economics, farming systems, the farmer's profession, information systems, international cooperation. Knowledge builder In collaboration with its partners, the Institut de l’Élevage develops technical documents and tools for technicians and farmers. These productions include regularly validated and updated methods, advice, references, and recommendations. They are the result of the production, collection, analysis, scientific validation, and synthesis of the work carried out by the Institut de l’Élevage. They are also based on the latest research results. Provider of innovations The Institut de l’Élevage supports farmers and sectors in a constantly changing context by offering innovative technical solutions and livestock management practices. The diversity of its professions and the competence of its staff enable it to anticipate developments in order to respond quickly to current challenges.