Animal Nutrition Group
We generate and transfer knowledge of the nutrition of animals to improve their production, health and welfare in a sustainable manner and improve the quality of life.
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Our facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to analyse a multitude of nutrients, biologically active components and stable isotopes.
Research themes
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Indirect calorimetry
Energy metabolism is measured by means of indirect calorimetry. Indirect calorimetry is a method where heat production and the type and rate of substrate utilization are estimated in vivo starting from gas (O2, CO2 and CH4) exchange measurements.
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Mathematical modelling
Modelling digestive and metabolic processes in animals has a prominent standing within the Animal Nutrition Group. Mathematical modelling is a central and integral part of the scientific method.
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Nutrigenomics
Energy balance and metabolic homeostasis are maintained by complex regulatory systems. Changes in nutrient availability and storage can be sensed at the molecular level by the body.
Education
We provide specialised BSc and MSc courses in animal nutrition and contribute to post-graduate courses.
Latest publications
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Evaluation of two blue mussel fractions for their ability to alleviate anaemia and improve the performance in common sole (Solea solea L.)
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Modelling methane production of dairy cows : A hierarchical Bayesian stochastic approach
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Effects of metabolizable energy intake and body weight restriction on layer pullets : 2 - Body composition and onset of lay