A passion for working with animals led to the unique opportunity of earning a double degree in animal nutrition from two different universities in Europe.

Reduced weight loss in sows and higher weight of the piglets at weaning are the benefits of a new feeding strategy for nursing sows. The idea is to feed the sows according to need with a two-component diet adapted to the changing needs of the sows.

A recent PhD study has investigated animal welfare in organic egg production and found an association between hen mortality and the level of parasite infection.