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Department "Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction"

Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhivko Duchev

  • Education:

    Higher Education, Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” – Plovdiv, 1998 – Master’s Degree

  • PhD Degree:

    2006, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, dissertation topic: “Management Support and Early Warning System for National Biodiversity Databases in a Network of National, Regional (EAAP), and International (FAO) Structures”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    Chief Assist. Prof. Dr., Breeding of Farm Animals, Biology and Biotechnology of Reproduction

  • Research Interests:

    1. Population genetics
    2. Conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources in animal husbandry
    3. Methods for ex situ and in situ conservation
    4. Application of digital technologies in breeding

  • Scope of Competence:

    1. Organization and management of projects in the field of biodiversity
    2. Experience in working with interdisciplinary and international teams
    3. Participation in the development of specialized platforms and software systems

  • Participation in Scientific Projects:

    1. “Role of Geographic Concentration in Assessing the Risk Status of Farm Animal Breeds in Bulgaria”, Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhivko Duchev, 2020–2022, project under the Agricultural Academy
    2. “Study of Genetic Resistance to Scrapie in the Population of the Ile-de-France Breed Raised in Bulgaria”, Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhivko Duchev, 2023–2025, project under the Agricultural Academy

  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: zhivko.duchev@agriacad.bg
    Phone: +359879146211
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