Here you will find events organised by the FBN or in which the FBN is significantly involved.

The Livestock Forum at the Research Institute for Livestock Biology (FBN) focuses on pressing issues in agricultural practice and policy on an annual basis. In order to facilitate fact-based discourse, the FBN brings together the findings of national and international scientists working in the field of livestock, from cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens to fish and insects.
Each edition of the Livestock Forum has a specific focus, which is oriented towards responsible, socially accepted animal husbandry. The forum thus offers a platform for scientifically examining pressing sustainability issues, which are also the focus of the FBN's research. In addition to biodiversity, these include animal health and welfare, as well as climate and resource protection.

Focus for 2026: Animal-friendly rearing of cattle and pigs

Save the Date (in German)

Longitudinal data are typical in livestock research, capturing growth, behaviour, or physiological changes across time. This hands-on workshop introduces methods for analysing longitudinal (repeated-measures) data in R. Participants learn to fit and interpret linear mixed models, manage irregular datasets, and use flexible approaches such as spline-based trajectories. A combination of short lectures and guided coding exercises provide a practical workflow for analysing and visualising longitudinal patterns in animal studies.

Speaker: Anja Eggert (DSC, FBN)

Research data is an important part of the scientific research process. However, careful planning, collection, processing, and archiving of research data are often neglected. In this seminar, we will explain the basics of research data management, from planning to archiving. We will introduce you to methodological approaches and tools used in the field of animal research to ensure the quality of your research data. The course will be held in a hybrid format, i.e., it will include both lectures and interactive elements.

Speakers: Rica Rehfeld (Rostock University Medical Centre, KI Tierwohl), Sarah Fischer (DSC, FBN)