SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF RUMINANTS

The research group aims to develop production systems for ruminants which are sustainable, efficient, with minor environmental impact, yielding high nutritive quality and consumer-healthy products without compromising animal welfare. The activities focus on the nutrition of the ruminant and work on develop feeding strategies to lower the cost of the diet and paying special attention on the optimization of the ruminal fermentation. Identifying the main mechanisms of action of those rumen microorganisms involved in methane production and fatty acids biohydrogenation are key areas of work in the group.