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Advancing the understanding of feed efficiency

12-06-2017 | |
Research accross three countries in Europe assessed the gut structure and microbiota profiles for pigs with divergent feed use efficiency. Photo: Hans Prinsen
Research accross three countries in Europe assessed the gut structure and microbiota profiles for pigs with divergent feed use efficiency. Photo: Hans Prinsen
The pig and broiler chicken industries are key contributors to the European economy, and one of the main ways in which sustainability can be achieved in these sectors is through improving feed use efficiency. ECO-FCE was established to support this. It is clear that intensive production systems will play a key role in feeding a growing global population, but they must also be sustainable. This means being environmentally and animal welfare -friendly, while also allowing a reasonable return on i


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Redacteur 1

Marieke
Ploegmakers

Redacteur 2

Matthew
Wedzerai

Redacteur 3

Treena
Hein

& Biosciences Institute (afbi)