Research Track 8 - Governance

Primary dependency: National Data Standard Development (CBTP176)

Research Track 8 currently has 20 projects outlined in our roadmap. Some examples include:
CBTP176 - National Data Standard Development

Develop standardized data definitions and collection templates for breeding, health, production, and economics across Canadian Bronze flocks.

CBTP179 - Minimum Viable Monitoring Protocol

Define a low-burden monitoring protocol that still captures essential genetic, health, and productivity indicators.

CBTP185 - Citizen Science Monitoring

Evaluate feasibility of structured citizen-science approaches for collecting behavioral, health, and production observations.

CBTP195 - Longitudinal Impact Evaluation

Measure whether the overall research program improves genetic diversity, productivity, and breeder retention over time.

Deliverables:

Interoperable databases, governance policies, reporting templates, and knowledge-transfer systems that persist. How it’s used: ensures continuity, coordination, and measurable conservation impact.
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