Cluster Animals in Future Food Systems and Society
A world where animals are kept in harmony with society’s norms and values, where future food systems are fully embedded in and accepted by society and where a balance between economic viability and care for the planet and animals is the norm.
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We develop knowledge for the transition towards a sustainable role of animals in future food systems and society, implying that animals provide services to society while respecting their welfare and the planet.
Objectives:
- Investigate the potential of animals to sustainably utilise biomass unsuitable for direct human consumption, into valuable food, manure and other services
- Development of resilient animals in environments that support future animal and societal needs regarding animal health and welfare
- Integration of biophysical and environmental knowledge to analyze and design sustainable animal production systems at farm, chain and food system level
Chair groups of this cluster:
Adaptation Physiology
Our mission is to improve and facilitate adaptation of animals, and provide supportive environments, focusing on long-term effects of early life conditions and adaptation during critical transition periods.
Animal Nutrition
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.
Animal Production Systems
Research focuses on unravelling the complexity of concerns in livestock systems and exploring trade-offs and synergies of innovations to design a more sustainable future.
Aquaculture and Fisheries
It is our mission to be leading in academic research and education on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries.
