ECO-FCE
From 2013-02-01 to 2017-01-31, ongoing project
ECO-FCE has been developed to identify novel strategies which synergistically improve feed use efficiency and reduce the ecological footprint of pig and broiler chicken production systems. State-of-the-art “omics” technologies, integrated with novel systems biology research, will be used to gain an improved understanding of the digestive system of pigs and broiler chickens. This project will also investigate interactions between the animal’s diet, digestive system and genetics which affect efficiency of feed use, nutrient excretion and greenhouse gas emissions. Ultimately, unique and effective system models and tools will be developed to help relevant stakeholders understand, manage and measure the impact of different factors on feed use efficiency and environmental impact.
The objectives of ECO-FCE are:
These objectives will be achieved through five S&T work packages linked to an extensive dissemination strategy.
For more information visit the ECO-FCE website or http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/104329_en.html.
ECO-FCE news:
- Low birth weight is a problem for later production efficiency in pig production. Read more about this topic in the ECO-FCE press release.
- Read more about the latest developments of the ECO-FCE project in the latest newsletter.
The objectives of ECO-FCE are:
- To improve European and global food security by optimising efficiency of feed use in the pig and broiler chicken industries
- To synergistically reduce the ecological footprint of these industries to provide sustainable eco-systems and negate climate change
These objectives will be achieved through five S&T work packages linked to an extensive dissemination strategy.
For more information visit the ECO-FCE website or http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/104329_en.html.
ECO-FCE news:
- Low birth weight is a problem for later production efficiency in pig production. Read more about this topic in the ECO-FCE press release.
- Read more about the latest developments of the ECO-FCE project in the latest newsletter.
Partners:
- AGRIFOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
- TEAGASC - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- INSTITUT DE RECERCA I TECNOLOGIA AGROALIMENTARIES.
- HERMITAGE PEDIGREE PIGS LTD
- DEVENISH NUTRITION LTD
- DI ANDREAS MOSER RTD SERVICES -RTDS
- UNIWERSYTET TECHNOLOGICZNO PRZYRODNICZY IM JANA I JEDRZEJA SNIADECKICH W BYDGOSZCZY
- VETERINAERMEDIZINISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN
- EIDGENOESSISCHES DEPARTEMENT FUER WIRTSCHAFT, BILDUNG UND FORSCHUNG
- AARHUS UNIVERSITET
- LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR NUTZTIERBIOLOGIE
- Industrial Tecnica Pecuaria S.A.
- DELACON BIOTECHNIK
- INSTYTUT BIOCHEMII I BIOFIZYKI POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK
- UNIWERSYTET PRZYRODNICZY W POZNANIU*
- COBB EUROPE LIMITED
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
- AGRIFOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
- TEAGASC - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- INSTITUT DE RECERCA I TECNOLOGIA AGROALIMENTARIES.
- HERMITAGE PEDIGREE PIGS LTD
- DEVENISH NUTRITION LTD
- DI ANDREAS MOSER RTD SERVICES -RTDS
- UNIWERSYTET TECHNOLOGICZNO PRZYRODNICZY IM JANA I JEDRZEJA SNIADECKICH W BYDGOSZCZY
- VETERINAERMEDIZINISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN
- EIDGENOESSISCHES DEPARTEMENT FUER WIRTSCHAFT, BILDUNG UND FORSCHUNG
- AARHUS UNIVERSITET
- LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR NUTZTIERBIOLOGIE
- Industrial Tecnica Pecuaria S.A.
- DELACON BIOTECHNIK
- INSTYTUT BIOCHEMII I BIOFIZYKI POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK
- UNIWERSYTET PRZYRODNICZY W POZNANIU*
- COBB EUROPE LIMITED
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN