Inflammatory markers at pigs and cattle

• Detection and localization of Haptoglobin (mRNA and protein) in various organs (main focus here lies on the lactiferous gland)
• Development of valid and sensitive test procedures for the measurement of Haptoglobin in various farm animals
• Identify benefits of different lacteral parameters (LDH, Haptoglobin, Lactoferrin) for the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis
• Molecular impact mechanisms of Haptoglobin

Effects of individual food supplements on the health status of various farm animal species (pig, horse, chicken)

• The use of ß-glucans in weaned piglets
• Characterization of the antioxidant effectiveness of plant extracts

Metabolic stress at high performing farm animal species: the importance of adipose tissue

• Signal function of nutrients (nutrient sensing pathways)
• Characterization of adipocytokines expression (tissue localization, regulation) in ruminants, the pig and the trout
• Adipocytokin effects
• Peripartum changes in insulin sensitivity (the goat as a subject)
• Trout adipocytokines and metabolic stress in early lactation

Metabolic indicators