Preventive animal health

Wageningen Livestock Research researches preventive animal health by improving resilience in animals in livestock farming. In collaboration with entrepreneurs, researchers and experts from the trade and industry sector, we focus on developing relevant indicators and tools that contribute to healthy and resilient animals.

  • Preventive animal health and resilience

We would like to partner up with you to work on:

  • Resilient animals in livestock farming
  • Management of transition phases in dairy cattle
  • Precision livestock farming & early warning systems

Knowledge and solutions for healthy animals

In our research on livestock farming systems, we focus on the animal and preventive measures to support their health. Healthy, strong animals are more resilient, as they are less dependent on medication and suffer fewer illnesses. We are eager to work with you on solutions to improve the health and resilience of your herd by using indicators to measure resilience.

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Tools to improve resilience in animals

We work on developing tools to reduce vulnerability to health and well-being risks in animal husbandry. Subsequently, we consider what adjustments can be made to improve resilience, by, for example, specific enrichments in the barn to reduce disease in piglets, or specific types of accommodations.

Working together on preventive animal health

The altering environment of humans and animals continuously calls for new expertise and insights. Climate change may cause heat stress in cows, for example. Furthermore, there is an increased threat from ‘novel’ viruses and other pathogens. And we also face a transition towards a more circular economy. What role can the self-regulating abilities of animals play? Wageningen Livestock Research has a wealth of expertise and collaborates with the trade and industry sector and the agricultural sector to find appropriate solutions to current issues.

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Sustainable and profitable livestock farming

Wageningen Livestock Research continuously develops its expertise and applies it toward sustainable and profitable livestock farming.

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Our partners

We conduct research for the agricultural sector, suppliers, food companies, sector organisations, governments, other knowledge institutes and civic organisations across the globe.