• EVALUATION OF FEED AND FEEDING SYSTEMS FOR RUMINANTS AND NON-RUMINANTS

Description
This research line aims to evaluate feed and feeding systems used in the exploration of ruminant and non-ruminant animals in the Brazilian Northeast conditions.

• BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Description
This research line aims to apply molecular biology and proteomics techniques to evaluate the effect of different managements on the health of domestic animals, their growth and reproduction efficiency, and the quality of their products.

• NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUMINANTS AND NON-RUMINANTS

Description
This research line aims to predict the nutritional requirements of ruminants and non-ruminants, emphasizing on Brazilian Northeast conditions.

• ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS

Description
This topic is about evaluation of production and reproductive performance of goat and cattle herds in Brazil, with emphasis in the Northeastern region, applying animal breeding methods.

• FORAGE PLANTS: ECOPHYSIOLOGY, PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION

Description
This research line aims to develop projects to study the characteristics of native and exotic forage species and the effect of management on production and conservation, with emphasis on those forages used in the Brazilian Northeast.

• ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT, AND ETHOLOGY

Description
This research line aims to evaluate different animal production systems in Brazilian Northeast conditions, as well as to evaluate the impact of different management techniques on the productive, reproductive, welfare and ethology of sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, poultry and pigs.