And how can we formulate and produce organic weaning feed that the piglets like better, taking their nutrient needs into account and staying within a certain price range?
Joining forces for optimal organic feed for weaner piglets
In pig farming, there is a remarkable discrepancy between the feed conversion ratio that can be obtained in an experimental research environment and the actual results that are observed in practice.
Toward a farm-economic and environmental win-win by more efficient feed use in pig farming
Feed strategies in the battle against climate change
Main research questionA growing group of consumers is asking the food and feed sector for functional and affordable natural proteins from non-conventional sources.
Upcycling processes of uncontrolled green macroalgae growth and residual biomass from brownmacroalgae and legumes to obtain alternative sources of proteins for food and feed applications
Efficient use of protein in cattle feed in response to climate legislation
Protein savings through improvement of forage quality, precision feeding, and more efficient cows: that is the triple goal of project EKOPTI
Turning under-utilized fish (products) into valuable, profitable feed additives using a silage technique.
Cattle farmers who produce their own feeds and entrepreneurs in the (compound) feed industry will find here an answer to “what can ILVO do for me?” You’ll get a brief overview of relevant expertise, analyses, infrastructure, and the professional approach that characterizes ILVO.
ILVO aims to support all stakeholders in animal production and the (compound) feed industry with the above broad palette of expertise and a modern research infrastructure. Contemporary challenges are handled by experienced professionals. Together with the other parties involved in the chain, they work on customized solutions.
Feed Production
Cases from the animal feed, dairy, meat and plant-based food sectors will be explored, as well as others that could be developed. If you are curious about the feasibility of a possible new application, the Food Pilot offers support in the form of advice, small scale set-ups for testing, and modeling.
Main research questionThe main objective of the EKOPTI project (Optimizing Protein and Cow) is to refine the protein in cattle feed so the protein can be used more efficiently.