Projektnummer: 26.16.17.02.02_AviPig-Feed

AviPig-Feed: Nachhaltige Futteralternativen zur Aufwertung nicht konventioneller Inhaltsstoffe

The AviPig-Feed project aims to improve the sustainability of pig production by integrating Alternative Feed Ingredients (AFI) from agro-industrial byproducts, former food products, microalgae, and grass. It evaluates their nutritional value, functional properties, safety, and environmental impact, as well as effects on animal performance, metabolism, and welfare. A key focus is assessing risks linked to AFI, such as microplastic, heavy metal, and organic pollutant contamination. The project applies in-vitro and ex-vivo methods to study bioactive compound metabolism and their influence on intestinal health, immune function, and gut microbiota. Feeding trials will assess AFI effects on growth, meat quality, and sow-piglet interactions. To support AFI adoption, environmental and economic aspects will be evaluated through Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and consumer acceptance studies. AviPig-Feed ultimately promotes circular economy principles, reduces food-feed competition, and fosters more resilient, sustainable livestock systems.

Name, Vorname Standort
Ammann Jeanine Tänikon
Bagnoud Mariluz Liebefeld
Baumeyer Brahier Alexandra Liebefeld
Girard Marion Posieux
Lautrou Marion Posieux
Pousa Kurpan Nogueira Daniel Liebefeld
Schlegel Patrick Posieux
Schmid Dierk Tänikon
Silacci Paolo Posieux
Tretola Marco Posieux

Čandek‐Potokar M., Škrlep M., Poklukar K., Schlegel P., Bee G.
Evaluating 20% and 40% inclusion of sugary former foods in pig diets: Effects on growth performance, feeding behaviour, carcass and meat quality traits.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, In Press, 2026.

Girard M., Palumbo F., Hickey R., Pimentel G.
Metabolomic and oligosaccharide profiles in colostrum and milk of sows fed soluble or insoluble fiber-rich diets.
In: International Scientific Meeting on Colostrum. 21 May, Hrsg. University of Guelph, Guelph (CA). 2026, 21-21.

Girard M., Lin P., Fleuti C., Bee G.
L’inclusion de 25% d’anciennes denrées alimentaires dans l’aliment des truies allaitantes est-elle trop élevée ?
In: 57èmes Journées de la Recherche Porcine. 4 février, Hrsg. IFIP, INRAE, Saint Malo (FR). 2026, 191-192.

Bérard J.
Sustainability and trade-offs in livestock production systems: The role of grasslands and local resources.
In: EGF. 14 April, Evora (PT). 2026.

Mercogliano F., Di Lorenzo C., Tretola M., Bani C., Manoni M., Pinotti L.
Animal dietary exposure to methylxanthines through the inclusion of former food products (FFPs) in feed.
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 6, (3), 2026, 539-550.

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