Animal production Unit
The aim is to develop reasoned and sustainable livestock farming methods in order to meet animal nutritional and health requirements while monitoring the impact on the environment and product quality. These strategies must improve the competitive position of the livestock sectors, help to control the quality of processes and products and establish objective criteria for animal welfare and climate impact.
Objectives
Developing a resilient, efficient and more sustainable livestock industry.
Adapting livestock farming practices to climate change and managing the environmental impact of livestock
Developing livestock management systems to improve the nutritional, organoleptic and technological quality of animal products
Characterising fodder resources and co-products and assessing their use in livestock farming for greater animal food self-sufficiency.
Ensuring better farmer and animal welfare in the light of livestock farming practices and the environment in which they function.