Press releases on animals in research and teaching
Experts warn about hidden muscle atrophy [15.05.2023]
It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can suffer from gradual muscle atrophy, which remains hidden under the fat layer and thus undetected. Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is part of an international panel of experts...more
Simply EGG-genious:
Students invent edible packaging from eggshells [26.04.2023]
Ready-made meals like ramen noodles are ideal for quickly satisfying hunger: Open the bag, stir – done! However, the quick snacks produce a lot of environmentally harmful plastic waste. To tackle this problem, the student team EDGGY from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart rolled up its sleeves and developed edible packaging made from eggshells and other plant-based raw...more
EUR 2.6 million in REACT-EU recovery assistance:
New imaging device network advances research [21.04.2023]
The cliché that a picture often says more than 1,000 words holds true for research: A new pool of equipment at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart delivers high-resolution three-dimensional visualization of the objects under investigation. Another special feature: The devices can be linked together – so you can view the same detail at different scale levels. On 20 April...more
Sustainable Use of Phosphorus:
DFG Extends German-Chinese Research Training Group [15.02.2023]
Around 7 million euros to promote more sustainable use of the world's limited phosphate supply: The German-Chinese Research Training Group AMAIZE-P can continue its research on phosphorus as one of the most important nutrient elements for plants. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a second funding period of another 4.5 years. Since 2018, junior researchers from...more
Digital Summit:
Chancellor Scholz chooses Phoenix agricultural robot as his favorite [09.12.2022]
Very Important Robot: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz brought the University of Hohenheim's agricultural robot "Phoenix" into the spotlight at the Digital Summit as the Chancellor’s Exhibit. In a discussion with Hohenheim agricultural scientists, the Chancellor had the researchers explain how the Swabian multi-talent is using its artificial intelligence and robotics to reconcile...more
Wastewater recycling:
Agriculture open to design fertilizers in principle [06.12.2022]
Farmers would use novel types of fertilizer made from biowaste and household wastewater – provided they are guaranteed to be pollutant-free. This is because the concern about contamination is the most important obstacle. For some of the respondents, a price reduction would increase their willingness to buy these products. Researchers at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart...more
Proteins from Pastures:
Success for initial feed trials [29.11.2022]
A tasty dish for chickens: Researchers from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart were able to feed the animals the first 50 kilos of protein extract that were obtained from pasture. Yet the plants found in fields and meadows offer much more than a new source of protein for pigs and poultry: They could also constitute an alternative to soy for human nutrition. They also...more
Joint research and development project improves herbicide treatment with high-performance sensors [16.11.2022]
For efficient use of herbicides: A joint initiative has been launched by Bosch, BASF Digital Farming, Amazone, and the University of Hohenheim in the form of the HoPla project, will conduct research into the use of high-performance sensors for smart herbicide treatment. The aim is to investigate how optical technologies and artificial intelligence can assist with the targeted...more
DFG Funding Atlas:
University of Hohenheim in Top Group for Agricultural Funding [19.10.2022]
A university that makes a lot of its research dollars: In terms of DFG funding for agricultural research, the Universities of Hohenheim and Bonn have remained in 2nd place. The front-runner is the University of Göttingen. The ranking by funding can be found in the current Funding Atlas, which the DFG published on 5 October 2021. Measured by its research results, the University...more
For Animal Welfare & Environmental Protection:
State lays cornerstone for new "HoLMiR" research center [11.10.2022]
More animal welfare and better animal health, more climate protection and less environmental impact: Researchers at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart are pursuing these goals with a new approach: They are exploring the interplay between farm animals and the millions of microorganisms in the animals’ digestive tracts. The federal and state governments are supporting the...more
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