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Søren Krogh Jensen has been appointed professor with Aarhus University. Photo: Aarhus University.

2020.06.03 | Anis

AU boosts its research in circular bio-economy with a new professorship

Søren Krogh Jensen has been appointed professor in “Animal food production in circular bio-economy” as of 1 June 2020. With this, the Department of Animal Science, AU, seriously positions itself as one of the leading research institutions in providing sustainable solutions for the future farm animal production – in Denmark as well as…

Broiler breeder pullets from the study in which the effects of three fibre-rich types of feed on the animal welfare during rearing have been examined. Photo: Anja B. Riber.

2020.06.08 | Anis

The effects of different types of fibre-rich feed on welfare in broiler breeder pullets

Reduced energy content in the standard feed combined with a daily allocation of roughage may be the way to go to prevent problems of hunger and unsatisfied behavioural needs in conventional broiler parents. This is what the results of a comprehensive study show. The study was conducted by Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University, at the…

2020.05.19 | Anis

Ph.D.-defence: Controlling mastitis in dairy cows

Alice Puk Skarbye will have her PhD defence on 8 June 2020. The PhD defence will be held online. To receive a link to the event, please send an e-mail to Charlotte.Steffensen@anis.au.dk.

2020.05.14 | Anis

What happens to hydrogen and carbon when the production of methane from cattle is reduced?

Methane consists of carbon and hydrogen, and the production of methane in the rumen of cattle can be reduced significantly by for example adding fat or by adding a new feed additive, Bovaer®, to the ration. Researchers at AU Foulum are now investigating where that carbon and hydrogen end up, and whether the lower production of methane means that…