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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Feed additives for methane mitigation : Modeling the impact of feed additives on enteric methane emission of ruminants—Approaches and recommendations
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Feed additives for methane mitigation : A guideline to uncover the mode of action of antimethanogenic feed additives for ruminants
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Effects of partial or full replacement of soybean meal with urea or coated urea on intake, performance, and plasma urea concentrations in lactating dairy cows