Español Euskara English TRANSPARENCY CONTRACTOR PROFILE WORK WITH US INNOVANDO SOBRE EL TERRENO Primary Menu Animal research LIVESTOCK: HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable livestock breeding and animal health are two key elements of activity at NEIKER. Our teams develop innovative solutions focussed on increasing the efficiency, competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of livestock production units while guaranteeing their continuity with productive systems favouring the generational change. We work on research projects to improve animal health, prevent the transmission of diseases to other animals and humans, improve animal genetics and optimise livestock feed and nutrition. All based on available local resources, adaptation to and respect for the environment, high standards of animal welfare and the obtaining of animal feed outstanding for its quality. We foster animal welfare. LINES OF RESEARCH Our lines of research in animal production. Improved animal genetics Improved animal genetics We develop conservation and genetic improvement programmes to increase production yields and the functional characteristics of the main livestock breeds existing in the BAC, and particularly the native breeds, in collaboration with different associations and research centres. Applied ethology and animal welfare Applied ethology and animal welfare We have open R&D lines aimed at generating knowledge of animal behaviour, especially in the field of poultry farming and sheep production. We then use this information to design tools and propose improvements to livestock breeding systems for improved animal welfare and optimised productivity. Animal feed and nutrition Animal feed and nutrition We implement research projects to improve livestock feed efficiency, thereby increasing the value of local resources (mainly through grazing and improved fodder quality), optimising feed costs within the circular bioeconomy concept, reducing emissions and the environmental impact associated to livestock breeding, and improving the quality of the feed obtained. Animal production systems Animal production systems We develop studies to design more efficient and sustainable livestock systems while evaluating the associated ecosystem services, taking account of variables such as natural resource use, the technical-economic impact, the quality of the products obtained, and social acceptability of the activity. Our lines of research in animal health include epidemiological surveillance, the development of new techniques to diagnose and control the diseases affecting livestock and wildlife species, including diseases shared with humans. Our work therefore brings value to the sector and guarantees the production of safer food for human consumption. Zoonosis and food safety Zoonosis and food safety At livestock production units, we detect, isolate and characterise bacterial pathogens of interest in public health, such as Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Listeria monocytogenes and Verotoxigenic E. coli, enabling us to understand the epidemiological situation and to study the effectiveness of the control measures. We also study resistance to antibiotics, analysing the effect of such resistances on human health while looking for alternatives useable by livestock farmers. Environmental biosecurity, wild fauna and vectors as a source of infection for humans and animals Environmental biosecurity, wild fauna and vectors as a source of infection for humans and animals At NEIKER we work to define plans for the surveillance and early detection of disease in wild fauna thanks to which we can study and prevent processes with a potential impact on domestic species and human beings. We study the distribution of arthropods, bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungus responsible for transmitting diseases to domestic and wild animals, and to human beings. We also keep a watch out for the entrance of new vectors to our territory. OUTSTANDING ANIMAL RESEARCH PROJECTS SEE MORE PROJECTS DISSEMINATION IN ANIMAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS We produce scientific work recognised nationally and internationally in our areas of research. CONSULT THESIS We lead or participate in studies that help to improve, corroborate or propose measures for process optimisation and improvement. CONSULT SPECIALISED GROUPS We create networks with an eminently applied vocation and focussed on transfer of the knowledge generated. CONSULT Team The NEIKER Animal Research team develops R&D&I projects focussed on optimising animal production systems and guaranteeing the health of farms and wild fauna. 1 2 9 1 People in animal research 0 1 9 0 Doctors Dr. Joseba Garrido Urkullu Head of the Animal Health Dept. jgarrido@neiker.eus Dr. Roberto J. Ruiz Santos Head of the Animal Production Dept. rruiz@neiker.eus WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONSULT US ON YOUR CASE? Would you like more information? We have a highly experienced team who are here to help you. NEIKER, Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development. ARKAUTE CENTRE Arkaute Agri-food Campus, Arkaute, Alava. (+34) 945 121313 DERIO CENTRE Parque tecnológico de Bizkaia, Parcela 812. Berreaga 1. 48160. Derio (Bizkaia). (+34) 944 034 300 CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY LEGAL NOTICE Este sitio web utiliza cookies para mejorar su experiencia. 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