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New menu for dairy cows
2012.05.16 | Nyheder, Frontpage
By-products from the sharply increasing production of bioethanol and biodiesel can be used as feed for dairy cows to a far greater extent than is currently the case. The by-products could have a potentially beneficial effect in terms of economy and feed quality.
Fish oil by-products and cow manure combine to produce energy
2012.05.02 | Nyheder, Frontpage, Institut for Biosystemteknologi
By-products from the production of omega-3 fish oil in combination with cattle manure can be gainfully used to produce biogas.
Growing market for lactose-free milk
2012.05.02 | Nyheder, Frontpage
A growing market for lactose-free products leads to a need for more knowledge in the area in order to produce dairy products of the highest quality. This is the main topic of a new research project.
Cheese to be made less salty
2012.04.26 | Nyheder, Frontpage
Food scientists at Aarhus University are leading a research project that aims to reduce the amount of salt added to cheese without losing characteristic flavours and textures.
Meat from new pig breeds is tender and delicious
2012.04.25 | Nyheder, Frontpage, Institut for Fødevarekvalitet
New pig breeds provide meat that is tender and tasty. Production of high-quality meat from alternative pig breeds may be fertile ground for new Danish niche products.
Technology can replace noses
2012.04.23 | Nyheder, Institut for Biosystemteknologi, Frontpage
Scientists from Aarhus University are working on developing a new method for measuring odour from pig barns.
Renaissance of the Danish ‘Bacon Pig’
2012.04.18 | Nyheder, Frontpage, Institut for Genetik og Bioteknologi
The Danish Landrace 1970 – also known as the ‘Bacon Pig’ – has received a genetic boost. By using frozen semen, “old” genes have successfully been re-introduced to the breed. This has huge impact on the preservation of the breed.
Potato virus Y in five different guises
2012.04.10 | Nyheder, Institut for Plantebeskyttelse og Skadedyr, Frontpage
Scientists at Aarhus University have studied symptom development and influence on yield of five Potato virus Y types in five potato varieties. The results show that the five virus types produce different symptoms in the potato varieties and with different severity.
Decision Support System can help reduce the use of pesticides in potato production
2012.04.17 | Nyheder, Institut for Jordbrugsproduktion og Miljø, Frontpage
The decision support system “Blight Management” (“Skimmelstyring”) could in the future give Danish potato growers more effective control of potato late blight and reduce the use of fungicides.
![[Translate to English:] Høstudbyttet af hvidkløver kan øges markant, hvis der sættes ind med en effektiv bekæmpelse af snudebiller. Arkivfoto](typo3temp/pics/d15a2cc287.jpg)
[Translate to English:] Målrettet bekæmpelsesstrategi kan forebygge resistens
2012.05.03 | Nyheder, Frontpage, Institut for Plantebeskyttelse og Skadedyr
[Translate to English:] Forskere ved Aarhus Universitet undersøger udvalgte midler til bekæmpelse af snudebiller i hvidkløver. Formålet er at forhindre, at skadedyr opbygger resistens mod insekticider. Projektet vil også kunne bidrage til at forbedre udbyttet af hvidkløver i økologiske jordbrug.