ILVO conducts algae feeding trials on broilers and laying hens for the first time
Do hens and their meat or eggs benefit from adding algae to their feed?
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Shrimp electropulse fishing: Study of possible side effects delivers reassuring results
The short electric pulses (“pulse”) used in shrimp electropulse fishing do not cause any malformations in either fish eggs or larvae.
ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN)
The ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN) is a group of projects that will assist egg producers to attain the highest possible welfare for chickens.
Ghent PhD by Thai researcher on harmful viroids on tomato and other crops may help Thailand in its future vegetable exports.
Two problematic viroids in the Thai tomato, eggplant, bell pepper, chili pepper and bolo maka crops are now easier and more effectively detected..
New robust detection method for allergens in food
The method is very accurate, and simultaneously detects peanut, hazelnut, milk and egg.
The development of new modules Smartdots for the ICES community
The aim of this project is to develop a series of additional SmartDots modules, particularly on maturity determinations of fish and for counts and measurements of fish eggs and larvae. Until now, the SmartDots platform has mainly been used for quality assurance around fish age assessment.
Alternative dewormers for organic laying hens
However, there is a possibility that due to adaptations of European Legislation, a minimum of 48 hours after treating with flubendazole is needed as time frame to sell these eggs as biological ones. This will affect the income of the farmers.
Mobile housing systems for laying hens and broiler chickens
This research aims to increase our empirical knowledge about the behaviour and welfare of poultry, production performance and system profitability, innovative agricultural systems (combining free-range with plant/crop production), landscape management, environmental impact, and food safety (such as heavy metals and dioxins in eggs).
Insect meal and whey powder: new potential protein sources for 100% organic layer feed
Both sources can be produced locally and provide an alternative to soy.Relevance/ValorizationFeed manufacturers and organic egg farmers are looking for potential raw materials to meet the new requirements.
Allergen analyses
Contact: Isabel Taverniers ILVO can detect food allergens of vegetable origin (soy, nuts, mustard, etc.) and animal origin (milk, eggs, fish and shellfish) in a variety of samples, a PCR based method (polymerase chain reaction) and/or an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) based method are used.