Information System for Agriculture and Food Research

Coordinated projects :

• Participation in international animal disease control projects (incl. wild bird monitoring)- Details of Participation in international animal disease control projects (incl. wild bird monitoring)
• Transcriptomics of preimplantation bovine embryos - Details of Transcriptomics of preimplantation bovine embryos
• rDNA genome re-programming in intergeneric somatic cell nuclear transfer embryos- Details of rDNA genome re-programming in intergeneric somatic cell nuclear transfer embryos
• Experimental modulation of telomerase activity in embryos, fetuses and offspring in cattle- Details of Experimental modulation of telomerase activity in embryos, fetuses and offspring in cattle
• Characterization of the development potential of fetal somatic stem cells (FSSCs) in mice- Details of Characterization of the development potential of fetal somatic stem cells (FSSCs) in mice
• Characterization of rDNA transcriptional activity in pre-implantation bovine embryos- Details of Characterization of rDNA transcriptional activity in pre-implantation bovine embryos
• Epigenetic analysis of imprinting in the bovine oocyte- Details of Epigenetic analysis of imprinting in the bovine oocyte
• The OMICS-processes in medical diagnostics at cattle and hog- Details of The OMICS-processes in medical diagnostics at cattle and hog
• Gracilization and characteristic association of biomarkers under circumstances of pathogen infection- Details of Gracilization and characteristic association of biomarkers under circumstances of pathogen infection
• Collaborative project: Development of comfort mats for the lying and walking area of sows (PigComfort) - subproject 1- Details of Collaborative project: Development of comfort mats for the lying and walking area of sows (PigComfort) - subproject 1
• Collaborative project: Innovative characterisation and improvement of the feeding value of cereal grains (GrainUp) – Subproject 6- Details of Collaborative project: Innovative characterisation and improvement of the feeding value of cereal grains (GrainUp) – Subproject 6
• Collaborative project: Investigations of meeting the demands for energy and nutrient supply of growing-finishing boars for exploitation of the genetically determined performance potential - subproject 3- Details of Collaborative project: Investigations of meeting the demands for energy and nutrient supply of growing-finishing boars for exploitation of the genetically determined performance potential - subproject 3
• Investigations of the height of perches for laying hens- Details of Investigations of the height of perches for laying hens
• Synthesis of melatonine in laying hens- Details of Synthesis of melatonine in laying hens
• Use of BioPlus 2B (E1700) in combination with Maduramicin-Ammonium-Alpha (E770) in the fattening of female turkeys: Influence on performance parameter and health of footpad (Pododermatitis)- Details of Use of BioPlus 2B (E1700) in combination with Maduramicin-Ammonium-Alpha (E770) in the fattening of female turkeys: Influence on performance parameter and health of footpad (Pododermatitis)
• Heart rate variability in hens selected on feather pecking behaviour- Details of Heart rate variability in hens selected on feather pecking behaviour
• Gene expression in layer lines selected on feather pecking- Details of Gene expression in layer lines selected on feather pecking
• The serotonin transporter gene in the laying hen and its relation to feather pecking- Details of The serotonin transporter gene in the laying hen and its relation to feather pecking
• Investigations on the relationship between cognitive abilities and feather pecking behaviour in laying hens- Details of Investigations on the relationship between cognitive abilities and feather pecking behaviour in laying hens
• Area requirements for fattening bulls- Details of Area requirements for fattening bulls
• Experiment to protect grass in runs of laying hens- Details of Experiment to protect grass in runs of laying hens
• Investigations on resting and climbing platforms for dairy goats- Details of Investigations on resting and climbing platforms for dairy goats
• Influence of running on walking ability, bone density, performance as well as carcass and meat quality by male turkeys- Details of Influence of running on walking ability, bone density, performance as well as carcass and meat quality by male turkeys
• Validation of a minimum-invasive blood-sampling technique for measuring catecholamines- Details of Validation of a minimum-invasive blood-sampling technique for measuring catecholamines
• Examination of a new nipple for milk feeding of rearing calves- Details of Examination of a new nipple for milk feeding of rearing calves
• Investigations for the development of a small aviary for laying hens- Details of Investigations for the development of a small aviary for laying hens
• Influence of different housing systems on the limbic systems and the behaviour of laying hens- Details of Influence of different housing systems on the limbic systems and the behaviour of laying hens
• Demonstration project \'Welfare-friendly turkey production in an enriched environment\'- Details of Demonstration project \'Welfare-friendly turkey production in an enriched environment\'
• Development of a learning test for adult laying hens- Details of Development of a learning test for adult laying hens
• Learning dependent gene expression of NCAM180 in the hippocampus of laying hens kept under different housing systems- Details of Learning dependent gene expression of NCAM180 in the hippocampus of laying hens kept under different housing systems
• Influence of different kinds of litter on health and behaviour of animals and emissions in the fattening of female turkeys- Details of Influence of different kinds of litter on health and behaviour of animals and emissions in the fattening of female turkeys
• Influence of different kinds of litter on animal’s health (foot pad dermatitis), performance and behaviour of male broilers- Details of Influence of different kinds of litter on animal’s health (foot pad dermatitis), performance and behaviour of male broilers
• Collaborative project: An innovative call-feeding system for an animal- and production-friendly keeping of group housed sows. – Subproject 3- Details of Collaborative project: An innovative call-feeding system for an animal- and production-friendly keeping of group housed sows. – Subproject 3
• Collaborative project: Further developments on small group systems (\'Kleingruppenhaltung”) for laying hens – Subproject 1- Details of Collaborative project: Further developments on small group systems (\'Kleingruppenhaltung”) for laying hens – Subproject 1
• Collaborative project: Continuous microclimate data acquisition, processing, and transfer in vehicles for the long road transport of cattle and pigs with applicable sensor systems – Subproject 1- Details of Collaborative project: Continuous microclimate data acquisition, processing, and transfer in vehicles for the long road transport of cattle and pigs with applicable sensor systems – Subproject 1
• Farm specific strategies to reduce environmental impact by improving health, welfare and nutrition of organic pigs- Details of Farm specific strategies to reduce environmental impact by improving health, welfare and nutrition of organic pigs
• Measure to combat red mite (Dermanyssis gallinae) in organic farming- Details of Measure to combat red mite (Dermanyssis gallinae) in organic farming
• Development of management recommendations for small group housing systems for laying hens under practical conditions in comparison with aviaries- Details of Development of management recommendations for small group housing systems for laying hens under practical conditions in comparison with aviaries
• NatBio – „Potenzialanalyse zur Bereitstellung natürlicher Biomasse“ How do the lower food levels by a 100% organic feeding behavior and the common approach of the meat turkey origins?- Details of NatBio – „Potenzialanalyse zur Bereitstellung natürlicher Biomasse“ How do the lower food levels by a 100% organic feeding behavior and the common approach of the meat turkey origins?
• Reduction of tail biting in pigs, distribution of management assistance through training assistance and intervention on farms- Details of Reduction of tail biting in pigs, distribution of management assistance through training assistance and intervention on farms
• Collaborative project: Animal Welfare Label – Development of a market-conform animal welfare program in the pork chain – Subproject 3- Details of Collaborative project: Animal Welfare Label – Development of a market-conform animal welfare program in the pork chain – Subproject 3
• Abandonment of docking pig tails- Details of Abandonment of docking pig tails
• Testing of different materials and feeding experiments in turkeys hens and turkey cocks with regard to the abandonment of beak trimming- Details of Testing of different materials and feeding experiments in turkeys hens and turkey cocks with regard to the abandonment of beak trimming
• Current status survey of organic turkey with regard to the abandonment of beak trimming- Details of Current status survey of organic turkey with regard to the abandonment of beak trimming
• Studies on the loading height during breeding heifers transport- Details of Studies on the loading height during breeding heifers transport
• Studies on non-aversive gas stunning methods for slaughter pigs- Details of Studies on non-aversive gas stunning methods for slaughter pigs
• Renovation and promoting high quality control posts in the European Union- Details of Renovation and promoting high quality control posts in the European Union
• Development of EU wide animal transport certification system and renovation of control posts in the European Union- Details of Development of EU wide animal transport certification system and renovation of control posts in the European Union
• Project abandonment of the docking of tails, solutions gained in practice, for use in practice- Details of Project abandonment of the docking of tails, solutions gained in practice, for use in practice
• Material to keep turkeys occupied and phytogenic additives- Details of Material to keep turkeys occupied and phytogenic additives
• Diagnosis and control of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)- Details of Diagnosis and control of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
• Investigations on the susceptibility of selected bird species and mammals for the HPAIV H5N1 isolated in Germany- Details of Investigations on the susceptibility of selected bird species and mammals for the HPAIV H5N1 isolated in Germany
• Serological investigations on the susceptibility of selected bird species and mammals in natural outbreak areas of the avian influenza H5N1 infection- Details of Serological investigations on the susceptibility of selected bird species and mammals in natural outbreak areas of the avian influenza H5N1 infection
• Monitoring with indicator animals in regions with a high water bird density- Details of Monitoring with indicator animals in regions with a high water bird density
• Investigations on the molecular epidemiology in the wild bird population- Details of Investigations on the molecular epidemiology in the wild bird population
• Modern molecular diagnostic methods: Development and use of the DNA chip technology for comprehensive influenza virus diagnostics- Details of Modern molecular diagnostic methods: Development and use of the DNA chip technology for comprehensive influenza virus diagnostics
• Pilot study on the use of commercially available AIV H5 vaccines- Details of Pilot study on the use of commercially available AIV H5 vaccines
• Modern molecular diagnostic methods: ultrarapid ad hoc pathotyping and characterisation of AIV complete genomes- Details of Modern molecular diagnostic methods: ultrarapid ad hoc pathotyping and characterisation of AIV complete genomes
• Optimisation of the conventional AIV diagnostic: AIV detection: biochip detection, HI test, antigen rapid test- Details of Optimisation of the conventional AIV diagnostic: AIV detection: biochip detection, HI test, antigen rapid test
• Optimisation of conventional AIV diagnostics: AIV detection: sensitive recombinant cell culture systems- Details of Optimisation of conventional AIV diagnostics: AIV detection: sensitive recombinant cell culture systems
• Specific and sensitive marker diagnostics: Development of a DIVA diagnostic- Details of Specific and sensitive marker diagnostics: Development of a DIVA diagnostic
• Specific and sensitive marker diagnostics: Generation of monoclonal antibodies for serological diagnostic- Details of Specific and sensitive marker diagnostics: Generation of monoclonal antibodies for serological diagnostic
• Reference materials for validation and quality assurance of avian influenza diagnostics- Details of Reference materials for validation and quality assurance of avian influenza diagnostics
• Fetal ontogeny of growth hormone and luteinizing hormone in the pig.- Details of Fetal ontogeny of growth hormone and luteinizing hormone in the pig.
• Investigation of gene expression in early embryos- Details of Investigation of gene expression in early embryos
• Host-pathogen-interaction in E.coli resistance in chickens and its application to breeding prgrammes (E.coli-Chick)- Details of Host-pathogen-interaction in E.coli resistance in chickens and its application to breeding prgrammes (E.coli-Chick)
• Development and application of a new strategy for the estimation of the effective population size based on chromosomal segment homozygosity.- Details of Development and application of a new strategy for the estimation of the effective population size based on chromosomal segment homozygosity.
• Collaborative project: development of tools for the assurance of genetic quality of breeding programmes(QA @ Breeding) - Subproject 1- Details of Collaborative project: development of tools for the assurance of genetic quality of breeding programmes(QA @ Breeding) - Subproject 1
• Interactions of spermatozoa with leukocytes and epithelial cells in the uterus of cattle and pigs- Details of Interactions of spermatozoa with leukocytes and epithelial cells in the uterus of cattle and pigs
• SYNBREED R2: Development of a SNP diversity panel in chicken- Details of SYNBREED R2: Development of a SNP diversity panel in chicken
• Development of a diagnostic test for detection of trichinella spiralis infection- Details of Development of a diagnostic test for detection of trichinella spiralis infection
• Development of viral vector vaccines/marker vaccines- Details of Development of viral vector vaccines/marker vaccines
• Development of a subunit and inactivated whole virus vaccine for immunisation of cats against an influenza H5N1 infection- Details of Development of a subunit and inactivated whole virus vaccine for immunisation of cats against an influenza H5N1 infection
• Investigations on the virulence potential of influenza viruses- Details of Investigations on the virulence potential of influenza viruses
• Molecular Determinants of Lyssavirus-Replication- Details of Molecular Determinants of Lyssavirus-Replication
• Enzymatic rendering for prion-free animal products.- Details of Enzymatic rendering for prion-free animal products.
• Test for the potential presence of scrapie PrPSc and any associated infectivity in naturally exposed and/or experimentally challenged ARR/ARR sheep using biochemical and transgenic techniques- Details of Test for the potential presence of scrapie PrPSc and any associated infectivity in naturally exposed and/or experimentally challenged ARR/ARR sheep using biochemical and transgenic techniques
• Transmission of unclassified scrapie survey samples to conventional and transgenic mice- Details of Transmission of unclassified scrapie survey samples to conventional and transgenic mice
• RA3.1 – Cell culture- Details of RA3.1 – Cell culture
• Possible impact of climate change to emergences of rodentborne hantaviruses- Details of Possible impact of climate change to emergences of rodentborne hantaviruses
• Erinha- Details of Erinha
• EDENext Biology and control of vector-borne infections in Europe- Details of EDENext Biology and control of vector-borne infections in Europe
• Rodents borne zoonoses in Afganisthan: explorative and confirmative investigations- Details of Rodents borne zoonoses in Afganisthan: explorative and confirmative investigations
• Hepatitis E Virus Infection in rats- Details of Hepatitis E Virus Infection in rats
• APHAEA (harmonised Approaches in monitoring wildlife Population Health, And Ecology and Abundance)- Details of APHAEA (harmonised Approaches in monitoring wildlife Population Health, And Ecology and Abundance)
• GOAT-TSE-FREE- Details of GOAT-TSE-FREE
• Investigations on the pathogenesis of the haemorrhagic syndrome and on the organ tropism of highly virulent H5N1 isolates in different species- Details of Investigations on the pathogenesis of the haemorrhagic syndrome and on the organ tropism of highly virulent H5N1 isolates in different species
• Study on the occurrence of cereal straw with Fusarium toxins and ochratoxin A, and the bioavailability of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone from wheat straw - Details of Study on the occurrence of cereal straw with Fusarium toxins and ochratoxin A, and the bioavailability of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone from wheat straw
• Preliminary test to determine the effect of concentrate proportion in the ration of dairy cows in the presence or absence of Fusarium toxin-contaminated triticale on the carry-over of DON and de-epoxy-DON as well as yield and health- Details of Preliminary test to determine the effect of concentrate proportion in the ration of dairy cows in the presence or absence of Fusarium toxin-contaminated triticale on the carry-over of DON and de-epoxy-DON as well as yield and health
• Studies on ruminal turnover and supply of dairy cows with B-vitamins - Details of Studies on ruminal turnover and supply of dairy cows with B-vitamins
• Studies on the effect of CLA on digestive physiology, milk production, composition and the energy and nutrient utilization in dairy cows- Details of Studies on the effect of CLA on digestive physiology, milk production, composition and the energy and nutrient utilization in dairy cows
• Molecular mechanisms of toxicity of deoxynivalenol (DON) in pigs- Details of Molecular mechanisms of toxicity of deoxynivalenol (DON) in pigs
• Impacts of climate change on the feed value of selected plants and feed intake, performance and physiological parameters of dairy cows and beef cattle- Details of Impacts of climate change on the feed value of selected plants and feed intake, performance and physiological parameters of dairy cows and beef cattle
• Coloured blooming winter peas in pig feed under the conditions of organic farming and studies on the use of a hydrothermally treated mixture of local legumes in organic pig farming- Details of Coloured blooming winter peas in pig feed under the conditions of organic farming and studies on the use of a hydrothermally treated mixture of local legumes in organic pig farming
• Pathogenesis of mycoplasma diseases in cattle- Details of Pathogenesis of mycoplasma diseases in cattle
• Investigation in broiler chicks with diarrhea followed by growth depression (malabsorption syndrome, MAS)- Details of Investigation in broiler chicks with diarrhea followed by growth depression (malabsorption syndrome, MAS)
• Salmonella-free broilers by live-vaccine-induced innate resistance to colonisation and invasion and novel methods to eleminate vaccine and field strains- Details of Salmonella-free broilers by live-vaccine-induced innate resistance to colonisation and invasion and novel methods to eleminate vaccine and field strains
• Collaborative project: Novel approach for the development of a heterosubtypic marker vaccine against avian influenza in poultry – Subproject 2- Details of Collaborative project: Novel approach for the development of a heterosubtypic marker vaccine against avian influenza in poultry – Subproject 2
• Influence of climate change on the transmission of vectors (here: Ixodidae)- Details of Influence of climate change on the transmission of vectors (here: Ixodidae)
• Mechanisms of colonization and adhesion on chicken intestinal epithelial cells by Campylobacter jejuni- Details of Mechanisms of colonization and adhesion on chicken intestinal epithelial cells by Campylobacter jejuni
• Comparative testing of diagnostic of botulism in Germany- Details of Comparative testing of diagnostic of botulism in Germany
• Importance of Clostridium botulinum in chronic incidence of disease - Detection of Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin- Details of Importance of Clostridium botulinum in chronic incidence of disease - Detection of Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin
• D11.11 To identify fitness factors that confer the ability of Yersiniae to highly replicate under harsh host tissue specific conditions e.g. anaerobic/hypoxic condition as a basis for efficient human-to-human transmission- Details of D11.11 To identify fitness factors that confer the ability of Yersiniae to highly replicate under harsh host tissue specific conditions e.g. anaerobic/hypoxic condition as a basis for efficient human-to-human transmission
• Development of novel DNA microarray-based tests for rapid detection and genotyping of chlamydiae- Details of Development of novel DNA microarray-based tests for rapid detection and genotyping of chlamydiae
• D2.5 Key factors determining intensity of shedding of M. bovis and C. burnetii from animal reservoir species- Details of D2.5 Key factors determining intensity of shedding of M. bovis and C. burnetii from animal reservoir species
• D4.1 Distribution data on the O104:H4 serotype in animal reservoirs- Details of D4.1 Distribution data on the O104:H4 serotype in animal reservoirs
• o D9.1 Defined comparative pro-inflammatory and immunomodulating capacity of stx+EAEC O104:H4- Details of o D9.1 Defined comparative pro-inflammatory and immunomodulating capacity of stx+EAEC O104:H4
• The reservoir within the reservoir: geno- and phenotypic characteristics of STEC strains persistently colonizing cattle- Details of The reservoir within the reservoir: geno- and phenotypic characteristics of STEC strains persistently colonizing cattle
• Recombinant E. coli Shiga toxoids as broadly cross-protective vaccines to reduce STEC/EHEC shedding and transmission dynamics in cattle herds- Details of Recombinant E. coli Shiga toxoids as broadly cross-protective vaccines to reduce STEC/EHEC shedding and transmission dynamics in cattle herds
• Investigations on the induction of the unspecific and specific immune response after H5N1 influenza virus infection- Details of Investigations on the induction of the unspecific and specific immune response after H5N1 influenza virus infection
• Mechanism of action of mRNA vaccines- Details of Mechanism of action of mRNA vaccines
• Pandemic mRNA vaccines- Details of Pandemic mRNA vaccines
• Establishment of a database for the epidemiological analysis of the AIV occurrence in wild birds in Germany- Details of Establishment of a database for the epidemiological analysis of the AIV occurrence in wild birds in Germany
• Establishment of databases for serological monitoring in wild birds- Details of Establishment of databases for serological monitoring in wild birds
• RAPIDD- Modeling of EBLV-1 and -2 Infections in bat reservoir hosts- Details of RAPIDD- Modeling of EBLV-1 and -2 Infections in bat reservoir hosts
• Identification of Besnoitia besnoiti antigens of diagnostic importance and their use in studies on the epidemiology of bovine besnoitiosis- Details of Identification of Besnoitia besnoiti antigens of diagnostic importance and their use in studies on the epidemiology of bovine besnoitiosis
• Hantavirus- and Coxiella burnetii-infections in rodents of Moldova and Germany- Details of Hantavirus- and Coxiella burnetii-infections in rodents of Moldova and Germany