Project

fatty acids in dairy cattle in relation to human and animal health

Code
3WO01710
Duration
01 January 2010 → 31 December 2016
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
    • General biology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Agricultural animal production
    • Veterinary medicine
Keywords
fatty acid metabolism dairy cattle health
 
Project description

FWO research community consisting of several research groups with complementary expertise in the integrated study of lipid metabolism of dairy cattle. Four distinct orientations, focusing respectively on lipid metabolism in the rumen, effect of fatty acids on fertility and health of the animal, fatty acid transfer and metabolism in the udder and nutrirional value of dairy products according to their fat composition