Objective

Optimising animal health by developing adapted husbandry systems in harmony with the lowest possible GHG emissions

Methodology

• Evaluation of organic and conventional pig and poultry farms with regard to animal health, structural conditions and biosecurity measures, as well as carrying out supplementary emission measurements
• Determining the carbon footprint of different types of housing and the impact of construction measures on emissions
• Preparation of recommendations and decision trees regarding measures and provision of information in an online tool for agriculture

Climate effect under consideration

Impact of animal health on the carbon footprint of farm animals (pigs, poultry)