Environmental and Climate Protection
Agricultural livestock production, particularly housing systems and the management of organic manure, is a significant source of various airborne emissions. These include odors, dust, and aerosols, as well as climate-relevant gases such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), and the environmentally relevant gas ammonia (NH3).
Our research in the field of environmental and climate protection focuses on identifying the sources and magnitudes of these emissions and on developing and evaluating effective mitigation strategies and technologies.
Research Group – Current Projects
EmiMod
Further development of methods for the detection, modeling, and assessment of emissions in livestock housing systems.
SAFT2cattle
Separation and acidification following precipitation treatment of slurry from cattle barns.
N-Passend
Effects of reduced nitrogen and phosphorus feeding during late lactation in dairy cows on animal health, performance, nutrient excretion, and the emission of climate- and environmentally relevant gases.
TUI-Milchkuh
Investigation of animal welfare–environment interactions in dairy cows.
Team Lead
Dr. Manfred Trimborn Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter