Research Connection Projects

Project type

FP7

Sector

Food Agriculture, Fisheries & Biotechnology (KBB)

Proposal acronym

ECO-FCE

Call ID

FP7-KBBE-2012-6-singlestage

Overview

ECO-FCEs objective is to firstly understand the interactions within the monogastric biological system which create diversity, optimise feed use efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen and phosphorus excretion, whilst not adversely affecting animal health, welfare or product quality. Secondly, ECO-FCE will develop industry-ready tools which will facilitate the selection of breeding stock and nutritional strategies for improved gut health and functionality and host performance. ECO-FCE will achieve these objectives through five scientific work packages.

Organisations involved

Queen's University Belfast

Agrifood and Biosciences Institute

TEAGASC - Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Devenish Nutrition Ltd

Hermitage Pedigree Pigs Ltd