Projects
Feeding strategies for poultry to improve P-utilization and reduce P-excretion to the environment Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
How can we adapt the amount of phosphorus (P) in poultry feed to the needs of the chicken and how can we increase the use of the phytate-P (PP) to result in an economically, nutritionally and environmentally favourable feeding strategy? Because the phytate-P (PP) of the vegetable raw materials is only used from 0 to 50% by poultry (in function of age and their metabolism), (mineral) non-phytate-P ...
Development of novel diagnostics and prophylactic's for poultry pathogens in Ethiopia KU Leuven
Poultry production contributes significantly to Ethiopian farmers' livelihoods and the national economy. It is an essential source of domestic food and nutrition security while providing income for nearly 80% of Ethiopians. However, poultry production is constrained by several infectious diseases which lead to high mortality and morbidity of chickens, high medication costs, and loss in production and market. It can also pose a risk to public ...
The development of immunobiotechnology to prevent Enterococcus cecorum infections in poultry KU Leuven
From the beginning of 21st century, the previously known commensal of birds and mammals, Enterococcus cecorum (EC) has emerged as a major health concern with major economic impact in poultry industry. It is also an opportunistic pathogen and may cause disease in humans, chickens, and racing pigeons. Recently, this bacterium has appeared as a new threat for the poultry industry causing enterococcal spondylitis which was previously known as ...
Poultry and Pig Low-input and Organic production systems’ Welfare Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
This European research project aims to improve animal welfare in pigs and poultry that are raised organically and in free-range systems. In concrete terms, the 23 project partners will work together on innovative solutions and tools. These are developed, tested, validated and disseminated.
Research approach
The project partners choose a multi-actor participation approach. First, the ...
Towards more sustainable poultry farming via source-oriented ammonia emissions reduction Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
The general aim of this completed LA project was to help the poultry sector on its way to a socially accepted low-emission poultry farming system. The goal of this project was to look for ways to reduce ammonia emissions based on a source-oriented approach. This benefits not only the environment, but also the poultry farmer and the animals by optimizing the climate in the poultry house. This was achieved by ...
Epidemiology, sero-diagnosis and control of gastrointestinal nematodes in different poultry production systems in Ethiopia Ghent University
Capillaria, Ascaridia, and Heterakis are among the economically significant Gastrointestinal Nematodes (GINs) that significantly affect the health and productivity of poultry. Anthelmintic resistance is one of a big challenge in the control of animal parasites including poultry. Proper diagnostics and good knowledge of the epidemiology are essential for the development of an effective deworming strategy. Thus, this PhD research project aims ...
Optimal Cultivation of protein crops for poultry nutrition Ghent University
The general aim of this LA project is to provide Flemish arable farmers, poultry farmers as well as the feed industry with tools for the cultivation, processing and use of leguminous crops as an alternative source of protein for poultry, from a chain perspective, through new insights and adapted cultivation and processing techniques.
Optimal cultivation of protein crops for poultry feeding Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
How can arable farmers, poultry farmers and the local animal feed industry in Flanders work with crops mixed with legumes, as an alternative source of protein for poultry? This question is answered in a chain perspective, within the OPTIPLUIM project. The aim is to look at cultivation, processing and use. Implementing legumes in cultivation plans requires more knowledge regarding the concept ...
Training in biosafety and reduction of antibiotic use on the basis of the Biocheck.ugent concept to increase health and production on pig and poultry farms in Vietnam. Follow-up of the 2017 project and preparation for the BTC cooperation project Ghent University
The veterinary epidemiology unit of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University has in recent years built up extensive expertise in the application of biosecurity measures on pigs and poultry farms in order to optimize the health and production results on these farms and to reduce the use of antibiotics. In this context, biosecurity includes all measures aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of animal diseases on a ...