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Department "Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction"

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova

  • Education:

    Higher Education, Higher Institute of Zootechnics and Veterinary Medicine (currently Trakia University) – Stara Zagora, 1995 – specialty “Zoo Engineering” – Master’s Degree

  • PhD Degree:

    Professional Field: 6.3. Animal Science
    Scientific Specialty: Sheep and Goat Breeding
    Diploma No./Date: 0032 / 03.09.2013
    Dissertation topic: “Milk Productivity of Sheep from the Synthetic Population Bulgarian Milk in the Herd of IAS – Kostinbrod”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    Scientific Organization: Agricultural Academy
    Scientific Institute: Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod – Agricultural Academy
    Professional Field: 6.3. Animal Science
    Scientific Specialty: Sheep and Goat Breeding
    Academic Position: Associate Professor
    Appointment Act No./Date: 11-39 / 14.07.2014, effective from 15.07.2017

  • Research Interests:

    1. Selection and breeding of sheep
    2. Control of productive traits in sheep from different production directions
    3. Genetic markers in sheep and cattle associated with productive traits
    4. Nutrition of farm animals, feed additives, and their influence on productivity

  • Scope of Competence:

    1. Genetics, selection, and breeding of farm animals
    2. Modern methods for monitoring productive traits in sheep
    3. Testing the effects of feed additives on the productivity of farm animals
    4. Collaborative work with scientists from Agricultural Academy institutes and universities
    5. Collaboration with breeding associations
    6. Chairperson of the Public Council of the Vocational High School of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture – Kostinbrod

  • Participation in Scientific Projects:

    1. KP-06-426/9: “Study of DNA Markers Associated with Productivity in Sheep Breeds Raised in Bulgaria” – 2018–2022. Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivona Dimitrova
    2. Zh151: “Genetic Variability of Introduced Meat Sheep Breeds Raised in Bulgaria” – 2018–2022. Project leaders: Prof. Dr. Stayka Laleva and Prof. Dr. Petya Slavova – Institute of Agriculture, Stara Zagora
    3. Zh155: “Conservation and Utilization of Genetic Resources in Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Farming for Milk and Meat Production in Mountain Regions of Bulgaria” – 2019–2021. Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetoslava Stoycheva
    4. Zh157: “Management of Selection and Reproduction Processes and the Applied Technologies for Cleaner Production in Sheep Breeds” – 2020–2023. Project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikola Metodiev, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Harizanova-Metodieva
    5. Zh176: “Management of Certain Selection and Reproduction Factors to Improve the Quality of Animal Products in the Foothill and Mountain Regions of Bulgaria” – 2022–2024. Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetoslava Stoycheva
    6. Zh184: “Study of Genetic Resistance to Scrapie in the Population of the Ile-de-France Breed Raised in Bulgaria” – 2023–2025. Project leader: Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhivko Duchev
    7. Zh191: “Analysis of Candidate Genes Associated with Milk Productivity in Bulgarian Rhodope Cattle” – 2024–2027. Project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova and Prof. Dr. Tsonka Odzhakova
    8. Zh192: “Analysis of the Breeding, Reproductive and Economic Potential and Assessment of the Influence of Certain Factors in Sheep from Different Production Directions” – 2024–2027. Project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikola Metodiev
    9. Zh200: “Testing the Influence of Natural Biologically Active Substances as Feed Additives in Rabbit Nutrition” – 2025–2028. Project leader: Prof. Dr. Maya Ignatova

  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: t_st_ivanova@abv.bg
    Phone: 0721/68 958
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