Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

What Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy does

Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (National Research Institute of Animal Production) is a Polish government research institute founded in 1950 and operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It conducts scientific research and development in animal production, with core focus areas in molecular genetics, reproductive biotechnology, cryopreservation, animal nutrition and feed science, and biodiversity conservation of farm animal genetic resources. The institute maintains a portfolio of specialized facilities including the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, the Laboratory of Genomics, the Central Laboratory, two National Feed Laboratories (Lublin and Szczecin), the National Bank of Biological Material (KBMB), and four experimental stations (Kołuda Wielka, Kołbacz, Dworzyska, Odrzechowa). It holds exclusive national accreditations, including the only ICAR-accredited centre in Poland for DNA-based parentage verification (the 23rd such computation centre globally), and chairs the EUGENA Board at the European level.

The institute serves livestock breeders and breeding associations, agricultural enterprises and feed manufacturers, research institutions and universities, and Polish government agencies. Its commercial offerings span laboratory testing services, genetic material storage, breeding value evaluation systems (including the Cattle Reporting System for SNP-based dairy cattle evaluation), scientific publishing (Annals of Animal Science, Roczniki Naukowe Zootechniki, Wiadomości Zootechniczne, and monographs), and a joint Doctoral School of Natural and Agricultural Sciences with Polish Academy of Sciences institutes. Its go-to-market combines direct laboratory services to enterprises and breeders, demonstration projects and field workshops for farmers, and institutional marketing through conferences and agricultural fairs. Revenue derives primarily from government funding supplemented by paid laboratory and evaluation services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic launches include Poland's first cryopreservation laboratory (May 2025), CANIS MAŁOPOLSKA dog semen centre (March 2026), and an Innovative Aquaculture Centre (planned June 2026), signalling incremental expansion into new verticals and product lines.

Name

Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Legal name

Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://iz.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (National Research Institute of Animal Production) is a Polish state research institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, conducting animal husbandry research and providing ICAR-accredited genetic, genomic, feed, and cryopreservation laboratory services to breeders, agricultural enterprises, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Production Research Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Animal & Herd Health Diagnostics (Surveillance, Production Medicine Lab Testing) (HLAMADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA), Forage & Feed Testing Services (Silage, Hay, Pasture) (AFACAKAM), Reproductive & Endocrinology Diagnostics (Fertility, Hormones) (HLAMADAF), Veterinary Public Health Laboratories (Reference & Confirmatory) (HLAMAJAH), Diagnostics & Laboratory Coordination (Sample Collection, Lab Liaison, Interpretation) (AFACALAE)

Keywords

• Animal genetic research
• Livestock breeding science
• Feed laboratory analysis
• Cryopreservation services
• Scientific publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Balice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Paid laboratory services including feed testing, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics provided to external entities, farmers, and breeding organizations.
2. Genetic Material Storage: Cryopreservation and storage of biological material (semen, oocytes, embryos) from farm animals for research centres and commercial entities.
3. Scientific Publishing: Publication of scientific journals (Annals of Animal Science, Roczniki Naukowe Zootechniki, Wiadomości Zootechniczne) and monographs.
4. Government Funding: Core funding from the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other government sources for research projects and conservation programmes.
5. Educational Services: Doctoral school operations and educational workshops for agricultural communities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Institute is Poland's national state research institute for animal production. It provides fee- and grant-funded scientific research, accredited laboratory testing (molecular genetics, genomics, feed/feedstuff analysis, semen evaluation), ICAR-accredited DNA parentage verification, cryopreservation and biological material storage for five livestock species through the National Bank of Biological Material, breeding value evaluation systems (CRS and species-specific portals), scientific publishing (Annals of Animal Science and other journals, monographs), and doctoral education in animal and agricultural sciences.

Product overview

Instytut Zootechniki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (National Research Institute of Animal Production) operates as a research institute rather than a software product company. The institute offers a portfolio of laboratory services, evaluation systems, and databases for animal production and genetic resource conservation. Core offerings include: genetic testing and evaluation services through the Cattle Reporting System (CRS), National Bank of Biological Material (KBMB) for cryopreservation, molecular genetics and genomics laboratories, feed testing laboratories (Lublin and Szczecin), and specialized evaluation systems for cattle, sheep, and pig breeding. Additional services include the CANIS dog semen centre, GHG calculator, scientific publishing through journals (Annals of Animal Science, Roczniki Naukowe Zootechniki, Wiadomości Zootechniczne) and monographs, and doctoral education. The institute maintains ICAR accreditation for DNA parentage verification and provides scientific conferences and demonstration projects for the agricultural sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CANIS MAŁOPOLSKA: Małopolskie Centrum Pozyskiwania, Przetwarzania i Przechowywania Nasienia Psów – Dog semen collection, processing and storage centre
• Laboratorium Genetyki Molekularnej (Molecular Genetics Laboratory)
• Centralne Laboratorium (Central Laboratory)
• Krajowe Laboratorium Pasz (National Feed Laboratory)
• Krajowy Bank Materiałów Biologicznych (National Bank of Biological Material)

Products and services

• Cattle Reporting System (CRS) A web-based system (crs.izoo.krakow.pl) for cattle breeding data management, genetic evaluation and parentage verification based on SNP markers; for dairy cattle breeders and breed associations.
• National Bank of Biological Material (Krajowy Bank Materiałów Biologicznych, KBMB) Facilities for storing biological material in the form of semen, oocytes and embryos from cattle, pigs, horses, sheep and goats; provides ex situ conservation of animal genetic resources for research centres and commercial entities.
• Kalkulator GHG – Greenhouse Gas Calculator Online calculator for assessing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural and livestock operations; for farmers, advisors and policy users.
• CANIS MAŁOPOLSKA – Małopolskie Centrum Pozyskiwania, Przetwarzania i Przechowywania Nasienia Psów Centre for the collection, processing and storage of dog semen, providing genetic banking services for canine breeds; for breeders, veterinary clinics and owners of breeding dogs.
• Laboratory of Molecular Genetics (Laboratorium Genetyki Molekularnej, LGM) Molecular genetics laboratory providing individual identification, parentage testing, mutation identification in cattle, polymorphism analysis, animal forensic genetics, scrapie genotyping, species identification, karyotype analysis and sex identification services; for breeders, breed associations, forensic clients and the food industry.
• Central Laboratory (Centralne Laboratorium, CL) Central laboratory performing feed and food analysis by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), iodine analysis, volatile organic compound testing, amino acid analysis and fatty acid profiling; for feed manufacturers, agricultural enterprises and food producers.
• National Laboratory for Feedingstuffs in Lublin (Krajowe Laboratorium Pasz w Lublinie) Accredited feed testing laboratory analysing basic nutrients, amino acids, lipid fraction, minerals, undesirable substances, feed additives and feed processing parameters; supports official feed supervision and research.
• National Laboratory for Feedingstuffs in Szczecin (Krajowe Laboratorium Pasz w Szczecinie) Accredited feed testing laboratory analysing nutrients, minerals and GMO presence in agricultural products; performs water-quality and environmental-sample analysis.
• Laboratory of Genomics (Laboratorium Genomiki) Genomics laboratory performing RYR1 stress-sensitivity mutation identification in pigs and LDHA/DRD4 marker identification for homing pigeon racing performance; for pig breeders and pigeon racing organisations.
• Animal Genetic and Breeding Value Evaluation Systems Portfolio of national systems for genetic and breeding value evaluation including dairy cattle, beef bulls, Simmental cattle (dairy and meat traits), sheep (dairy and fattening/slaughter traits); for breeders and breed associations.
• Farm Animal Semen Evaluation (Ocena nasienia zwierząt gospodarskich) Semen quality assessment and cryopreservation-support services for farm animals; for breeders, artificial insemination stations and breeding organizations.
• Annals of Animal Science (journal) Peer-reviewed scientific journal covering animal science research; subscription-based via Sciendo, read by researchers, universities and libraries worldwide.
• Roczniki Naukowe Zootechniki (journal) Scientific journal focused on zootechnics and animal husbandry research; for researchers, students and practitioners.
• Wiadomości Zootechniczne (journal) Zootechnical news journal publishing current research and developments in animal production; targeted at practitioners, educators and breeders.
• Monographs (Monografie) publication series Monograph publication series from institute researchers covering animal science and breeding; for researchers, libraries and practitioners.
• Doctoral School of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Przyrodniczych i Rolniczych) Doctoral education programme in life sciences, agriculture and horticulture, and animal husbandry and fisheries, jointly operated with Polish Academy of Sciences institutes; for doctoral candidates.
• Research Infrastructure Database (Baza Infrastruktury Badawczej) Online database of the institute's research infrastructure and facilities available for scientific collaboration; for research institutions and universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICAR accreditation enables full parentage analysis on both STR markers (Laboratory of Molecular Genetics) and SNP markers (Department of Cattle Breeding)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGH University of Science and Technology - Faculty of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2022Cooperation agreement signed for collaboration in research and academic activities.
• Polish Academy of Sciences - Władysław Szafer Institute of Botany (coordinating body)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Coordinating body of the Doctoral School of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, jointly operated by multiple institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences including the Władysław Szafer Institute of Botany, Franciszek Górski Institute of Plant Physiology, Institute of Nature Conservation, Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, and the National Research Institute of Animal Production.
• European Network of Gene Banks for Animal Genetic Resources (EUGENA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute, through Ewa Sosin PhD Eng., chairs the EUGENA Board. EUGENA is a European network coordinating ex situ conservation of animal genetic resources.
• European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation within ERFP working groups for animal genetic resources conservation, with participation from Norway, Germany, Spain, and other countries.
• SCAR AHW & SFU Working GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanding Committee on Agricultural Research Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) and Strategy & Foresight Unit (SFU) working groups. Poland has been actively participating since January 2024.
• Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy visit partner for exchange of knowledge on animal welfare assessment, greenhouse gas emissions measurement, and experimental farm management.
• Aarhus University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy visit partner for exchange of knowledge on animal welfare assessment and sustainable animal husbandry research.
• Małopolska Agricultural Advisory Centre in KarniowiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of Agropromocja agricultural exhibition, providing channel for technology transfer to farmers.
• Hugo Kołłątaj University of Agriculture in KrakówcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for joint events, research collaboration, and educational activities including co-organization of food fairs and agricultural exhibitions.
• Polish Academy of Sciences - Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding, JastrzębieccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific collaboration in animal genetics and breeding research.
• National Veterinary Research Institute, PuławycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in animal health research and participation in SCAR SFU working group.
• European Partnership on Animal Health and WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership coordinating animal health and welfare research at European level.
• STAR-IDAZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation network for animal health coordination.
• DISCONTOOLS and Innovation AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean initiatives supporting animal health innovation and scientist activities.
• RefreSCARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean initiative coordinated through SCAR working groups.
• Agricultural Advisory Centre, Division in RadomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for dissemination of research results and agricultural extension services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN): German national research institute for farm animal biology, similar in mandate covering animal welfare, genetics, and breeding research; listed as a direct study-visit and knowledge-exchange partner of NRIAP.
• Aarhus University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences: Danish university department conducting research and education in animal and veterinary sciences including nutrition, welfare, and breeding; identified as a direct collaboration partner of NRIAP.
• Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI): German federal research institute for animal health, with comparable mandate on livestock health diagnostics, breeding, and genetic resources; co-participant with NRIAP in EU animal-health working groups.
• Wageningen University & Research (Wageningen Livestock Research): Dutch research organization operating applied livestock research across genetics, nutrition, and husbandry; closely comparable in scope and public-sector delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• INRAE: France's national research institute for agriculture, food and environment — the dominant European public-research incumbent with overlapping livestock, genetics, and feed science programs.
• International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): International CGIAR livestock research institute with global livestock genetics, breeding, and animal health mandate; comparable mission at much broader international scale.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global commercial testing-laboratory network including agricultural feed and genomics testing; the dominant private-sector comparator for NRIAP's Central Laboratory and feed testing services.

Regional players

• National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet), Puławy: Polish state veterinary research institute (NIK NRIAP's domestic counterpart for animal-health diagnostics); mentioned as a direct collaborator within NRIAP's partnerships.
• Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding (Jastrzębiec): Polish Academy of Sciences institute focused on animal genetics and breeding research; direct domestic research peer and joint Doctoral School partner.
• Hugo Kołłątaj University of Agriculture in Kraków: Polish university delivering agricultural and animal-husbandry education and applied research; co-organizes events with NRIAP and overlaps on livestock and feed science.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IZOO.PIB

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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