The Bandırma Sheep Research Institute is particularly interested in collaborative research focusing on neonatal health and survival, genomic selection, disease resistance, and breeding strategies aimed at strengthening prevention-oriented livestock systems. Our priority areas include the identification of genetic and phenotypic indicators associated with early-life survival, resilience to infectious diseases, and reduced antimicrobial dependency in small ruminants.

We seek partnerships integrating epidemiology, genomics, microbiome research, and precision livestock technologies to develop predictive models and selection tools that enhance natural disease resistance and long-term herd sustainability. Special emphasis is placed on genomic markers for health traits, selection for resilience under climate stress conditions, and the harmonization of health-related breeding objectives across countries.

The institute is prepared to contribute experimental sheep populations, long-term performance records, and field-based validation capacity to support transnational prevention and control strategies aligned with EU animal health, welfare, and antimicrobial reduction priorities.

he Bandırma Sheep Research Institute contributes strong expertise in prevention-oriented small ruminant health management, with particular emphasis on early-life mortality reduction, antimicrobial use optimization, and welfare-integrated disease control. The institute operates experimental and field-based sheep populations enabling real-world validation of surveillance models, risk prediction tools, and biosecurity interventions. Its multidisciplinary approach combines epidemiology, microbiology, genomics, and precision livestock technologies to develop scalable prevention frameworks. The institute is well-positioned to contribute to work packages related to risk assessment, field validation, antimicrobial stewardship, and policy-oriented health indicators.