Projects
BrewPro: Multi-stage microbial technology for the cost-effective production of high-quality animal feed on brewery effluents. University of Antwerp
Reducing feed consumption for sustainable pig production Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
The “Reducing feed consumption for sustainable pig production” project is a research and demonstration project with potential for increasing the profitability of fattening pig farms. The aim of the project is to interactively inform farmers about feed conversion ratio and feed spillage. Feed conversion ratio is a main determinant of pig farm sustainability. The focus is on management such as ...
Production of rumen by-pass feed supplements Ghent University
Although rumen microbes provide ruminants with the unique ability to utilize structural carbohydrates and non-protein-nitrogen, they also degrade high-quality nutrients such as essential amino acids, vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Accordingly, rumen bypass products have been developed and are commercially available. However, each of the technologies currently used to produce rumen bypass products show serious shortcomings, ...
Fibres and active substances from fruit and vegetable by-products and wastes for food and feed applications with a focus on pectin production Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Which health-promoting fibres, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals are technically and economically viable to recover from by-products and residues from the Flemish fruit and vegetable industry? That is the central research question in this project. The efficient use of raw materials and the optimization of production (less waste, more durability) is the basis of the international competitiveness ...
Indigenous Haematococcus pluvialis for the production of Astaxanthin as Feed Additive for Litopenaeus vannamei Ghent University
The present study aimed to obtain a better understanding of the genotypic and phenotypic variation in the astaxanthin producing green algae Haematococcus pluvialis. More specifically, we wanted to find out 1) whether H. pluvialis is a single species or comprises multiple species by analyzing variation patterns in molecular markers, morphological characteristics and ecophysiological preferences, 2) to quantify the genetically based component ...
Sustainable production of functional and safe feed from food waste Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Through what processes and technologies can food waste and by-products of food processing be used as a raw material for animal feed? Which of those products fit nutritionally and function best for which species? The food processing companies in Europe produce large quantities of by-products and residual products. Such waste streams are either valorized only in limited way and/or have low added ...
Feed evaluation of DGS as a byproduct of bio-ethanol production for cattle, pigs and poultry Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
How can DGS (distillers grains and solubles), a byproduct of bio-ethanol production from grains (sugar beets) be valorized in animal nutrition? We are examining the variation in chemical composition and the nutritive value for cattle, pigs and poultry due to the use of different grains and different production processes. Furthermore, we are focusing on the incorporation of DGS into the diet of ...