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In Portugal, the four breeds of indigenous chickens, Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitanica, Yellow and White, are on the verge of extinction, which is why their conservation becomes urgent. Commercial poultry production for meat and eggs exclusively uses selected hybrid strains for maximum productivity. However, Portuguese chicken breeds, despite being naturally less productive, are more robust, less prone to disease, and are better adapted to local environmental and territorial conditions. With this course, the aim is to train the general public in raising these unique breeds of chickens, which are important for preserving biodiversity, maintaining cultural heritage and promoting sustainable agriculture. The course will be led by a multidisciplinary team focused on the mission of ensuring the successful conservation of these endangered breeds.

Goals

Understand the unique characteristics of different indigenous chicken breeds and how to apply best practices in their husbandry, including feeding, housing and disease prevention.

Understand and articulate the importance of maintaining the genetic heritage of native chicken breeds.

Develop effective strategies for promoting native chickens and their food products.

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    DAY 1 – June 24th

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General public.

Requirements

Open to all interested parties, no prior knowledge is necessary.

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Opening - May 11, 2024

Closing date - June 20, 2024


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Coordination and Trainers

- Madalena Lordelo, Professor and Researcher at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon.

- Inês Carolino, Technician at the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at INIAV.

- Pedro Franca Pinto, Founder and Administrator of Quinta do Craveiral – Turismo da Natureza, SA

- Virgínia Ribeiro, Technical Secretary of the Genealogical Book of Chickens of Native Breeds, AMIBA.


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Craveiral Farmhouse

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