WP4: Model developement for herd management simulations

Objectives

The goal of WP4 is to evaluate the consequences of different climate scenarios on herd resilience and efficiency and to study the relationship between these two key components of herd performance.
The objectives of WP4 are to:

  • Develop and implement models at animal level that will simulate the diversity of lifetime trajectories for the local adapted breeds
  • Develop and implement herd model(s) that will be adapted to the local contexts of project partners (Spain, Tunisia, Egypt and France)
  • Explore synergies and trade-offs between herd resilience and efficiency
  • Identify potential tipping points and early warning signals under different scenarios (climate change and management)