Animal nutrition
Fundamental and application-oriented research on animal nutrition as well as knowledge transfer; that is what the animal nutrition experts at Wageningen Livestock Research do. We offer industry, sector and governments development opportunities for applied innovations for all livestock farming sectors.
What we can do for you?
For our research, we have the Dairy Campus innovation centre at our disposal, and we collaborate a lot for applied research. Our experts are also available for more fundamental research on the individual animal. Our expertise includes:
- Nutrigenomics, metabolomics and microbiome analysis
- Animal nutrition in relation to environmental footprint (e.g. methane, nitrogen), biodiversity and resource efficiency
- Animal nutrition to support animal health, welfare and behaviour
- Feed value analysis and incorporation of by-products for a circular economy
- Studies into the effectiveness and safety of animal feed additives and new feedstuffs
Contact the head of our department, Roselinde Goselink, and formulate a suitable solution for your knowledge questions on animal nutrition and feeding systems together.
News
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Adoption of existing mitigation strategies can help meet livestock methane reduction targets by 2030
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Manure and grass clippings for insect farms
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Fast food gobbling larvae could replace soy in livestock diet
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Online community curious about insect research
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New feed additive significantly reduces methane emissions from dairy cows
Centre for Animal Nutrition
Projects
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Roughage management in a circular dairy system: reducing nutrient losses
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Keys to sustainable grazing
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FEED-X - Removing the barriers to sustainable feed and affordable food by 2030
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Biomarkers of happiness and stress in dairy cattle
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Shared grassland innovations: Inno4Grass
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Dairy cow exercise for a longer lifespan
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Feed4Foodure
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Feed4Foodure: Fast measurement techniques
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Protein characteristics reflecting in vivo protein quality in pig diets
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Sustainable animal nutrition
Publications
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Use of insects for food and feed : Scientific overview of the present knowledge on insect rearing, use of residual streams as substrates, and safety aspects
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Sensitivity analysis of WUM for calculating mineral excretion : evaluation of variation in starting values of WUM model on the excretion of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and total potential ammonia nitrogen (TAN) from farm animals in the Netherlands
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Blood calcium dynamics in cows receiving an aqueous calcium suspension for voluntary consumption or a calcium bolus following parturition
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Broiler breeders roosted more on slats than on perches during the laying period
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Enriching table eggs with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids through dietary supplementation with the phototrophically grown green algae Nannochloropsis limnetica : Effects of microalgae on nutrient retention, performance, egg characteristics and health parameters
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Proteolytic enzyme-treated seaweed co-product (Ulva laetevirens) inclusion in corn-soybean and European broiler diets to improve digestibility, health, and performance
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Growth efficiency, intestinal biology, and nutrient utilization and requirements of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae compared to monogastric livestock species : a review
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Lactatie op maat : verlengen van de lactatie van melkvee: effecten op melkproductie, gezondheid en vruchtbaarheid van de koe en het economisch resultaat
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Effect of Feeding 0.8% Dried Powdered Chlorella vulgaris Biomass on Growth Performance, Immune Response, and Intestinal Morphology during Grower Phase in Broiler Chickens
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KB34-2C-5 Redesign of horticultural production for a circular economy