About
The Research and Development Station for Bovine Breeding Dancu (SCDB Dancu) is a public research institution established in 1981, operating under the coordination of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu Sișești” (A.S.A.S) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. SCDB Dancu is dedicated to advancing the field of cattle breeding, genetics, and sustainable livestock farming through scientific research, innovation, and technology transfer.
The station’s mission is to support the stable and sustainable development of cattle breeding systems by improving genetic resources, optimizing breeding technologies, and promoting environmentally responsible practices. SCDB Dancu conducts both fundamental and applied research, offering expertise and solutions that contribute to the competitiveness and efficiency of the livestock sector, both nationally and internationally.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+3 Strengthening taxonomic approaches for biodiversity8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures2 Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare4 Enhancing plant protein production to bolster the resilience of agricultural systems and EU self-sufficiency in plant protein used as feed6 Improving grassland management in European livestock farming systems7 Fostering animal breeding and genetics for climate change adaptation and mitigation, improved robustness and resilience16 Developing a joint AU-EU Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) supporting the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies22 Developing agroecology living labs and lighthouses for climate action under the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy3 Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) of policy and market-relevant product groups5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy6 Indicators for the transition to sustainable and circular economy
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
1 Adapting to and mitigating demographic trends in rural areas through evidence-based planning and innovative solutions4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
1 Improving analytical capacity and understanding of the bargaining power and interactions of farmers with the operators of the value chains2 Upscaling innovative payments to support farmers in the delivery of agri-environment-climate public goods3 Boosting the attractiveness of agriculture and the connection between the farming community and society4 Operationalisation of bioeconomy sustainability principles7 Strengthening the European Research Area by enhancing the bioeconomy research and innovation ecosystem in BIOEAST countries11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins12 Increasing knowledge flows to practice within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) via thematic networks13 Strengthening knowledge and skills of advisors and integrating them within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) via an EU advisory network14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place
Clean environment and zero pollution
2 Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems6 Provide digital solutions tailored to small and medium-sized farms to monitor and sustainably manage agricultural inputs and natural resources