Code
179P0212
Duration
01 August 2011 → 31 January 2015
Funding
Private funding via IWT/VLAIO
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Other chemical sciences
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Medical and health sciences
- Nutrition and dietetics
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Agricultural and food sciences
- Agricultural animal production
- Food sciences and (bio)technology
- Veterinary medicine
Keywords
antimicrobial
piglet
broiler
gut
medium chain fatty acids
Project description
The obejctive of this project is the development of a novel feed additive with antimicrobial properties, base don medium chain fatty acids and derivatives thereof. The effect of this additive on gut health and feed conversion in piglets and broilers will be investigated.