WI-FI addresses these challenges by focusing on sow nutrition to
develop winter feeding strategies. The project provides new scientific
knowledge on
1) Energy and protein requirements of outdoor sows fed two levels of dietary protein
2) Intake and utilisations of two roughage types and how these interact with sow body condition, reproduction and litter performance.
Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) in piglets is an extensive problem, causing weight loss and piglet death, resulting in financial loss for farmers and reduced welfare for the animals. The scope of this project is to perform research and development of Ablacto+ to take it from concept to a defined product.
The principal aim of the VetBioNet infrastructure project is to establish and maintain a comprehensive network of pre-eminent high-containment (BSL3) research facilities, academic institutes, international organisations and industry partners that is dedicated to advance research on epizootic and zoonotic diseases and to promote technological developments.