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Cutting-edge research for animal-friendly, automated herd management
The ‘AutoPasture’ excellence project kicks off on 2 June. Collaborative partners bring science directly to the pasture and want to use sensor…
FBN publishes position paper on the grazing of dairy cows
The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) has published its first position paper on grazing. Entitled ‘Zukunft Milchvieh & Weidehaltung’,…
Excellence research in MV: ‘KI-TIERWOHL’ researches innovative approaches to animal welfare and health
The interdisciplinary project will use artificial intelligence (AI), image processing, bioacoustics and sensor technologies to record the welfare of…
First learning workshop for teachers: ‘More than manure and milk’
On 28 March 2025, the Research Institute of Farm Animal Biology held its first learning workshop, which aims to broaden understanding of agricultural…
Statistics and AI: Girls Day 2025 at FBN
This year's Girls Day offers interested girls the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of statistics and artificial intelligence for a day.
Livestock Forum 2025: Biodiversity as the key to sustainable animal husbandry
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…
Successful start: 1st insect round table at the FBN
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…
FBN involved: Commentary highlights opportunities and challenges for comparative psychological research
Small sample sizes have always been a challenge in comparative psychological research.
New ProFerkel research project: Focus on animal health in organic piglet rearing
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…
New study at the FBN decodes the genome of the African catfish
Scientists at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf have decoded the genome of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)…