On Wednesday 1 September, Aarhus University hosts the long awaited open house at the Danish Cattle Research Centre in Foulum. The occasion is the centre’s new barn complex with completely new and unique cattle research facilities. Everyone interested in cattle is welcome.

Nursing home residents with an advanced dementia benefit the most from simple dog visits where they are just together with the dog without doing any specific activities. However, for the most well-functioning residents, it may make sense to add activities which can stimulate for more interaction with the dog. This is what a new study from Department of Animal Science at Aarhus University indicates.

In all probability, early allocation of probiotics to piglets can contribute to strengthening the pigs’ immune system so that they become more robust – both at weaning as well as in other situations in which the pigs are at high risk of developing intestinal infections. This is what new research from Aarhus University indicates.

On the 21st of May 2021, the project “Best practices for alternative egg production systems” (‘Best Practice Hens’) has started. This project aims to collate knowledge on best practices regarding husbandry of pullets and adult laying hens in cage-free systems (in barn, free range and organic) and to support the transition to cage-free systems for laying hens in the EU.

As of 1 September 2021, Department of Animal Science at Aarhus University has appointed Peter T. Thomsen professor of management of welfare-related production diseases in livestock herds.

A new project at Aarhus University will promote organic and welfare-friendly veal and beef production based on a production system where two calves go together with a “suckler-aunt” until they are about six months old.

Is it better to extract protein from grass or other plants in the biorefinery and how much protein can be extracted? Now, a recognised method normally used to screen for feed value has been validated as a method to assess the potential for extracting protein from plant material in a biorefinery. This will make it possible to study many more plant species, mixtures, production methods, etc. much faster in the future.

Are you passionate about horses and horse-related activities? Then don't miss this interesting interview with our researcher and expert on horse behaviour, Janne Winther Christensen done by Ampascachi Horse Riding Holidays.

Anja Brinch Riber succeeds Sanna Steenfeldt in the role as poultry coordinator in Department of Animal Science.