Flavor Creation 

Around 2000 different flavor-creating chemicals are commonly used in the flavor industry, with 3000 even more in experimental or occasional use, representing the most important category of raw material flavors in terms of impact on the finished product.  Artificial and natural flavors, used for experimental flavor creation, are mixtures of chemical compounds recognized as safe …

Contribution of indigenous breeds 

At the present time, there is serious concern about the future of the planet. The growing need for animal food for the human population means that a large part of land is used for this purpose. It is estimated that 26% of ice-free land area is used for livestock grazing, while 33% of arable land …

Population Enhancement Programs

Breeding programs are usually the responsibility of the breeders’ association(s) for that breed. In some cases, they may be the responsibility of public or private institutions. In Spain, they must be officially recognized and must ensure the maintenance of the Herd Book, the implementation of selection programs and the dissemination of improvement, among other things.   …