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Reducing dietary crude protein concentrations with adequate amino acid supply of animals is desirable because negative effects of livestock farming on the environment are decreased. The proportion of free amino acids in diets needed to meet the amino acid requirement of the animals is increased with reduced crude protein concentration. The aim of this project is to investigate metabolic adaptations to high proportions of free amino acids in the feed and to determine adaptation limits. Along with effects on growth and efficiency of nutrient utilization, the focus is on the amino acids asparagine and glutamine, the acid-base balance, and blood metabolites providing information on adaptive processes. The project is primarily carried out at Prof. Siegert's former place of work, the University of Hohenheim.

• 2020-2024

• Funded by: DFG

• Principal investigator : Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Siegert