Agroscope focuses on meat quality, feeding, animal-friendly housing systems and animal health as top priorities, with the aim of developing the most important production-engineering and environmental parameters as well as problem-solving approaches for pig production, and continuously updating the feeding recommendations.
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Overview of the projects in the current work programme
Publications on this topic can be found here.
Tannins Lead to Healthier Piglets
When used as a feed additive, chestnut tannins reduce post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets.
MonoGutHealth – for more Resilient Pigs and Poultry
This EU Project aims to use a targeted nutritional approach to promote gut health, thereby improving the pig’s immune defences.
PIGWEB – Agroscope Pig Research Networked with Europe
This EU Project facilitates access to research infrastructure and promotes cooperation.
Young researchers and their projects
Videos on pig-nutrition research projects conducted by young researchers at Agroscope
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