Eva Tvrdá

Eva Tvrdá serves as Professor and Head of the Chair of Animal Breeding and Biotechnology at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU). She leads academic and research operations within her department while contributing to the university's veterinary and animal sciences mission.

Her research focuses on Animal Breeding and Biotechnology with direct applications in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry. Key interests include sustainable breeding practices, genetic improvement in livestock, and biotechnological innovations for animal production systems. The Chair actively participates in EMU's research initiatives including aquaculture and food safety projects.

As department head, she oversees curriculum development for veterinary medicine programs and manages collaborations with industry partners including livestock breeders, food industry stakeholders, and research institutions. Current projects address animal welfare standards and food hygiene through EMU's accredited facilities at F. R. Kreutzwaldi campuses.