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Looking for an academic partner for your discovery projects?
Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
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Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
Check what we can offer in these fields
✨ Exciting research spotlight! Article published in Landbouwleven Magazine (August/2025)
9 Sept 2025
Embryonic developmental programming – The future of better cows
We know the challenges — breeding dairy cows that produce more milk, maintain fertility, and stay healthy. While genetics and rearing strategies have always been crucial, research now shows that the journey begins long before birth. The uterine environment and embryonic development may hold the key to healthier, more productive cows in the future.
This promising field is gaining momentum and could reshape how we think about breeding and animal health.
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