Reducing Livestock Methane Emissions Through Feed Innovation

An international research experience

As part of the thesis project, you will have the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands and conduct part of the work at Trouw Nutrition's research facilities.

Travel and accommodation support will be provided for the research stay in the Netherlands.

What will you do?

The MSc thesis will combine scientific literature work, hands-on experimental experience and data analysis. Activities will include:

• Conducting a literature review on feed additives, methane mitigation, and ruminant nutrition
• Travelling to the Netherlands for an experimental research period at Trouw Nutrition
• Participating in an animal feeding trial
• Assisting with sampling and experimental procedures
• Processing and organising experimental data
• Performing statistical analysis and interpretation of results
• Evaluating nutritional strategies to reduce methane emissions and improve carbon efficiency in ruminants

Who are we looking for?

The project is particularly suitable for an MSc student with an interest in:

• Ruminant nutrition and animal science
• Sustainable livestock production
• Methane mitigation and environmental sustainability
• Experimental research and data analysis

This is an excellent opportunity to combine an MSc thesis at SLU with international research experience and collaboration with Trouw Nutrition in the Netherlands.

Location: SLU, Sweden + research stay at Trouw Nutrition, the Netherlands
Level: MSc thesis
Research area: Ruminant nutrition, feed additives, methane mitigation and sustainable livestock production
Travel support: Travel and accommodation for the research stay in the Netherlands will be supported