Kvægernæring

Hvad arbejder vi med?

Vi udvikler forskningsbaserede løsninger, der fremmer en effektiv og i alle aspekter bæredygtig husdyrproduktion (drøvtyggere og heste) og dermed understøtter den grønne omstilling i Danmark og internationalt. Dette gøres ved at udvikle ernærings- og managementstrategier, der opfylder dyrets næringsstofbehov og understøtter en ressourceeffektiv produktion under hensyntagen til miljø- og klimapåvirkning.

Our primary focus areas

Develop sustainable herbivore (dairy, beef, horses) production systems
Quantify nutrient requirements in relation to the animals' various physiological stages
Develop methods and systems for feed evaluation
Improve resource utilisation and develop sustainable feedstuffs in a circular bioeconomy
Develop novel feed additives and strategies to mitigate emission of methane and other greenhouse gasses, and explore the interaction between nutrition and rumen microbiome community
Provide feeding strategies to optimize nutrient efficiency and reduce environmental impacts of nitrogen, ammonia, and minerals including heavy metals
Investigate basic aspects of digestion, metabolism, and toxicology of bioactive components in feeds or feed additives
Provide calf nutrition strategies for improving health and performance
Identify biomarkers for metabolic and physiological status and lifetime performance
Utilize the gained knowledge on ruminants to optimise nutrition of other herbivore species, e.g. equines
Prevent production diseases related to digestion and metabolism
Develop alternative experimental animal models and less invasive experimental procedures
Model biological and production processes
Provide sustainable solutions to develop organic production
Base our teaching and public advice on research conducted in world class research facilities
Disseminate our knowledge broadly for the benefit of society, industry, and other stakeholders