Current research projects

Our key research areas currently include the following:

Environmentally and economically viable feeding strategies

• Low protein diets
• Digestive dynamics
• The role of feed additives in antibiotic-free production
• Optimal amino acid and energy balance in broiler diet formulation
• Mineral and amino acid nutrition in layers
• Climate, variety, and feed grain quality
• Evaluation of alternative feed ingredients

A holistic approach to egg production

• Interaction between nutrition, health and welfare in laying hens
• Impact of management on feed efficiency, health and egg quality

An integrated management of disease and food safety

• Epidemiology of Spotty Liver Disease in cage-free layers.
• Control of Salmonella in layers using vaccination.
• Understanding and improving drinking water vaccination against ILT in broilers.