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Cutting-edge research for animal-friendly, automated herd management

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The ‘AutoPasture’ excellence project kicks off on 2 June. Collaborative partners bring science directly to the pasture and want to use sensor…

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FBN publishes position paper on the grazing of dairy cows

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The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) has published its first position paper on grazing. Entitled ‘Zukunft Milchvieh & Weidehaltung’,…

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Excellence research in MV: ‘KI-TIERWOHL’ researches innovative approaches to animal welfare and health

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The interdisciplinary project will use artificial intelligence (AI), image processing, bioacoustics and sensor technologies to record the welfare of…

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First learning workshop for teachers: ‘More than manure and milk’

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On 28 March 2025, the Research Institute of Farm Animal Biology held its first learning workshop, which aims to broaden understanding of agricultural…

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Statistics and AI: Girls Day 2025 at FBN

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This year's Girls Day offers interested girls the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of statistics and artificial intelligence for a day.

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Livestock Forum 2025: Biodiversity as the key to sustainable animal husbandry

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On 25 and 26 February 2025, the Livestock Forum took place at the Research Institute of Farm Animal Biology (FBN) under the motto ‘Giving animal…

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Successful start: 1st insect round table at the FBN

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On 18 February 2025, the first Insect Round Table took place at the Research Institute of Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf - a new platform…

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FBN involved: Commentary highlights opportunities and challenges for comparative psychological research

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Small sample sizes have always been a challenge in comparative psychological research.

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New ProFerkel research project: Focus on animal health in organic piglet rearing

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The three-year ProFerkel research project was launched in October 2024. The aim of the project is to improve the health and well-being of piglets in…

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New study at the FBN decodes the genome of the African catfish

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Scientists at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf have decoded the genome of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)…

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