Projects
Valorization of whole plant silage of cereals, mixed or not with leguminous crops, on the dairy farm with specific focus on rumen health Ghent University
The project aims to broaden the too narrow crop rotation in dairy/maize regions by introducing shredded cereals whether or not in mixed cultivation with leguminous plants. This with a view to maintaining or improving organic soil carbon, less use of crop protection products and fertilizers and more biodiversity. Via incorporation of these shredded cereals in dairy rations, the project also aims to achieve a better balance between high milk ...
PENSVOER: Valorisation of whole plant silage of cereals, whether or not mixed with legumes, on the dairy farm with specific attention to rumen health KU Leuven
The aim of the project is to broaden the crop rotation that is too narrow in dairy/maize regions by introducing shredded grains, whether or not in mixed cultivation with leguminous plants. This with a view to maintaining or improving organic soil carbon, less use of plant protection products and fertilizers and increased biodiversity. By incorporating these shredded grains into the dairy ration, the project also aims to achieve a better ...
Crop rotation for a robust dairy farm HOGENT
Valorisation of whole plant silage of cereals, whether ornot mixed with leguminous plants, on the dairy farm with specific attentionto rumen health Hooibeekhoeve
Improving diagnostic models of subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy for on farm health management systems Ghent University
SARA is a metabolic disorder in dairy herds associated
with higher costs and lower animal welfare. The most practical diagnosis is
through monitoring milk biomarkers. This project aims at identifying groups
with higher risk for SARA development to enable targeted monitoring and at
defining the role of the more distal parts of the gastro-intestinal tract to
identify new/additional biomarkers.
Investigating the potential of the (peri-)urban dairy chain for sustainable intensification of smallholder dairy farming in the Tigray zone of northern Ethiopia. Ghent University
The smallholder dairy sector in the peri-urban areas of the Tigray zone has not yet developed to its potential while demand is not met by local supply. This PhD study will focus on how inclusive business models in trade contracts and cooperative systems could enhance access of cattle holders to both feed supply and outlet markets and create a conducive production environment.
Networking European Farms to Enhance Cross Fertilisation and Innovation Uptake through Demonstration
Green biorefineries in agricultural settings: assessing the financial sustainability in Belgian farms and exploring their role in a sustainable bioeconomy Ghent University
Internet of Dairy: Monitoring of udder health in dairy cattle using innovative sensor data and intelligent data processing KU Leuven
This research focuses on how to use data to monitor udder health in dairy cattle and give early warnings for mastitis, a severe disease in dairy farming. Mastitis is the most widespread and economically challenging disease in dairy cattle [26], as it can directly affect milk production and quality, costing up to 277₤ per infection [13] and affecting up to 70% of a given herd [6]. The average economic costs for clinical mastitis are estimated ...