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Optimization of energy requirements for poultry

EWAKUIK is investigating whether the norms are still appropriate for today's poultry production. Scientific insights into the origin of nitrogen emissions from manure and poultry housing are taken int...

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Optimal cultivation of protein crops for poultry feeding

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

How can arable farmers, poultry farmers and the local animal feed industry in Flanders work with crops mixed with legumes, as an alternative source of protein for poultry?

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Research on humane methods for killing individual poultry on-farm

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

...als, according to the European Council Regulation 1099/2009. Alternative methods to kill individual poultry do exist, however, which may prove to be more animal-friendly and/or more feasible. Not a...

News | 07/06/2021

Heat plan for poultry

The overall goal of this LA track is to provide the poultry sector with a farm-specific heat action plan. Several measures are recommended for reducing heat stress, ranging from adapting ...

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

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Poultry and rabbit farming

Poultry and rabbit farmers, their customers, and their suppliers will find here the answer to “what can ILVO do for me?”. You’ll get a brief overview of relevant expertise, analyses, infrastructure, a...

News | 18/01/2021

Improving biosecurity in the poultry sector

The Horizon 2020 "NETPOULSAFE" project has the goal of improving compliance with biosecurity in poultry farming by suggesting, validating and sharing supportive actions. Relevant suggested actions wil...

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

News | 14/05/2025

ILVO builds a Poultry Innovation Center

ILVO has started the construction of a new Poultry Innovation Center in Merelbeke-Melle, which will be energy flexible and climate neutral. Flemish Minister of Environment and Agriculture Jo Brouns of...

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

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Co-creation in poultry and rabbit production

...roilers, layers and rabbits. More information.Evelyne Delezie, Saskia Leleu Excretion trials in poultryDetermination of the possible presence of residues in poultry meat and eggs. More ...

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Eieren

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News | 06/09/2024

How to curb ammonia emissions in poultry and swine?

...ated and evaluated for their applicability and effectiveness to reduce ammonia emissions on pig and poultry farms. In addition to ammonia, side effects such as methane emissions and impact on anima...

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Agroforestry

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Precision livestock farming

... Flanders has a precision livestock farming system yet. There is a high degree of automation within poultry and pig farms, especially in terms of ventilation control and feeding. This is also incre...

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Short chain

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Desealing

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Nitrogen

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Animal welfare

Research into the optimal housing and management of pigs, cattle, poultry and rabbits alike should improve the quality of life.

Linked Research projects: Research on humane methods for killing individual poultry on-farm

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Mobile housing systems for laying hens and broiler chickens

Linked Sectors: Poultry and rabbit farming

...ee range? This research aims to increase our empirical knowledge about the behaviour and welfare of poultry, production performance and system profitability, innovative agricultural systems (combin...

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