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Research projects

International projects
European Union Projects for Research and Innovation
• HORIZON EUROPE Programs

Project “CLIMATE SMART ADVISORS”, 2022–2029: Connecting and mobilizing the EU agricultural advisory community to support the transition to Climate Smart Farming (as country lead/partner: C. Dragomir) Read more 

Project “CLIMATE FARM DEMO”, 2022–2029: A European-wide network of pilot farmers implementing and demonstrating climate-smart solutions for a carbon-neutral Europe (as country lead/partner: C. Dragomir) Read more

• H2020 Programs

H2020 101036822 / 2022–2025 – Climate Neutral Farms (ClienFarms) (local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir) Read more

• FP7 Framework Program

FP7-KBBE-2010-4 / 2011–2016 – “SOLID”: Sustainable Organic and Low-input Dairying (2011–2016, consortium led by Aberystwyth University, UK; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

FP7-KBBE-2010-4 / 266061 / 2011–2014 – “FOODSEG”: Safe Food for Europe – Coordination of research activities and dissemination of EC-funded research results on food safety (coordinator: RTD Service, Austria; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

FP7 – Subcontract within FP7 project “RTD2FARM” / 2010–2012: Enhancing collaboration in research for pig research (consortium led by the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria; subcontract lead: Cătălin Dragomir)

FP7 – Subcontract within FP7 project “REDNEX”: Innovative and practical management approaches to reduce nitrogen excretion by ruminants (2008–2013, consortium led by ASG Veehouderij, Netherlands; subcontract lead: Cătălin Dragomir)

FP7–CT-2008-212110 / 2008–2011 – “FEED-TO-FOOD”: Reinforcement of the FEED-TO-FOOD Research Center at the Institute for Food Technology of the University of Novi Sad (2008–2011, consortium led by the Institute of Food Technology, Novi Sad, Serbia; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

• FP6 Framework Program

FP6-CT40-2004-506144 / 2004–2008 – “Feed for Pig Health”: Development of natural alternatives to antimicrobials for the control of pig health and performance promotion (2004–2007, consortium led by the University of Veterinary Medicine, Bristol, UK; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

FP6 – “FEED-SEG” / 2007–2009: Healthy Feed for Safety – Dissemination of EC-funded research results on feed quality (2007–2009, consortium led by the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

FP6 – “CEC Animal Science” / 2004–2006: Support to animal science organizations from Central European candidate countries (2004–2006, consortium led by Euroquality – France; local coordinators: Doina Grossu / Rodica Diana Criste)

Other EU-funded Projects
• LIFE Programs

LIFE 19 CCM/FR/001245 – LIFE GREEN SHEEP / 2020–2025: Demonstration and dissemination actions to reduce the carbon footprint in sheep farming (local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir) Read more

• European Networks “COST”

CA15224 / 2017–2021 – “Keel bone damage”: Identifying causes and solutions for keel bone damage in laying hens

CA15134 / 2016–2020 – “GroupHouseNet”: Synergy for preventing damaging behavior in group-housed pigs and chickens (Coordinator: Wageningen University; local coordinator: —)

CM1406 / 2015–2019 – “EPICHEM”: Epigenetic Chemical Biology (Coordinator: University of East Anglia; local coordinator: Veronica Sanda Chedea)

CA16106 / 2017–2021 – “LIVAGE”: Ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from animal production buildings (2017–2021, coordinator: Aarhus University, Denmark; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

CA1401 / 2014–2018 – “PiGutNet”: European network on the factors affecting gastrointestinal microbial balance and its impact on pig health (Coordinator: University of Bologna; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

FA1308 / 2013–2017 – “DAIRYCARE”: Improving the wellbeing of dairy animals (Coordinator: University of Copenhagen; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

FA0802 / 2009–2012 – “Feed for Health”: (Consortium led by University of Veterinary Medicine, Milan, Italy; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

• Bilateral Cooperation Projects

Romania–France / 2019–2020 – “BRANCUSI” [SOXINFLAMPIG]: Investigating the potential of agro-industrial by-products to modulate physiological processes essential for reducing oxidative stress and transient inflammation in piglets after weaning (Partnership with INRA – Clermont-Ferrand center, UMRH–AMUVI) Read more

Romania–Belgium / 2017–2019: Effect of prebiotics and probiotics on microbiota and intestinal processes in pigs as a model for human inflammatory bowel disease (Partnership with University of Liège, Belgium; local coordinator: Gina Pistol)

Romania–Vietnam / 2014–2016: Valorisation of by-products from the ethanol industry as feed resources (Partnership with HUST University, Hanoi; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

Romania–Slovakia / 2013–2014 – “ProcFeed”: Effects of processing techniques on the quality and feeding value of cereals and their by-products used in ruminant feeding (Partnership with Animal Production Research Centre, Nitra, Slovakia; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir) Read more

Romania–Greece / 2011–2014: Use of natural extracts to counteract the toxic effects of mycotoxins, natural contaminants in the food chain (Partnership with CIHEAM–Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Greece; local coordinator: Daniela Marin)

Romania–France / 2006–2008 – “BRANCUSI”: Deoxynivalenol, a natural contaminant of feed and food: assessment of immunosuppressive effect in pigs (Partnership with INRA U.R. 066, Toulouse, France; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

• EUREKA Projects

EUREKA / 2017–2020 – ZINCOPPYEAST / 94: Development of a new animal feed supplement to improve animal performance (Consortium led by SC Avicola Lumina SA, Romania; local coordinator: Daniela Marin)

EUREKA / 2013–2016 – VEG4EGG / 330: Valorisation of winery by-products as antioxidant sources for laying hens diets enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids (Consortium led by SC Avicola Lumina SA, Romania; local coordinator: Margareta Olteanu)

EUREKA – EGSE E5008 / 309E / 2009–2013: Eggshell processing and production of eggs with functional food properties (Consortium led by Emona Nutrition R&D Department, Jata-Emona, Slovenia; local coordinator: Rodica Diana Criste)

• Other International Projects

Erasmus+ Project “LIVE NUTRITION” (2014-1-PL01-KA202-003496) – Rational Livestock Nutrition in Rural Areas (2014–2016, Coordinator: Wrocław University, Poland; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

European Project DONAUREGION “DanuInteg” – Technologies for protecting food security in the Danube Region (2013–2016, Coordinator: Freie Universität Berlin – Institute of Animal Nutrition; local coordinator: Cătălin Dragomir)

European Project FACCE MACSUR – Modelling agriculture with climate change for food security (2012–2017, Coordinator: Martin Banse – Germany; local coordinator: Mihaela Habeanu)

Regional Project “Réseau Formation Research” – Effect of mycotoxins in pig – II (2006–2009, Project led by INRA U.R. 066, Toulouse; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

ECO-NET Project – Alterations of the immune system in farm animals induced by the ingestion of feed contaminants: mycotoxins (2006–2008, Partnership with INRA U.R. 066, Toulouse, France; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

Regional Project “Réseau Formation Research” – Effect of mycotoxins in pig – I (2001–2004, Project led by INRA U.R. 066, Toulouse, France; local coordinator: Ionelia Țaranu)

• Structural Projects from EU Funds

Structural Project POS CCE, Priority Axis 2, Operation 2.2.4 – Promotion plan for INCDBNA products and services (2010–2011, Project Director: Elena Ghita)

Structural Project POC, Priority Axis 1, Action 1.2.3 – Development of innovative feeding solutions for poultry to obtain affordable foods with improved nutritional qualities (2016–2019, Project Director: Margareta Olteanu) Read More

POR Project 150650 – LACTOMEGA3, 2022–2023: Development of dairy products labeled “CLA” or “Omega 3” by valorizing local resources to increase the company's competitiveness at national and international level (Provider of technical-scientific solutions to the coordinating SME/beneficiary; IBNA representative: C. Dragomir)

National Projects
• RESEARCH PROJECTS TO STIMULATE YOUNG INDEPENDENT TEAMS/competition 2023

PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-0078 Encapsulated co-products from the fruit industry: new, bioaccessible sources to counteract oxidative stress induced in monogastric animals(2025-2026) Project Coordinator Mihaela Saracila/ Alexandru Vlaicu

• “NUCLEU” PROGRAM / competition 2023

PN23-20 Deepening research in animal nutrition and biology, a strategic area for increasing the competitiveness and resilience of the livestock sector and making it more adapted to these societal needs. (anim-IBNA) (project manager Ionelia Taranu)

PN 23-20.01.01 Developing innovative nutritional solutions to reduce dependence on classic/imported protein feeds and quantifying their side effects on the quality of meat, eggs and milk (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project responsible Tatiana Panaite)

PN 23-20.01.02 Developing "ecologically friendly" nutritional solutions through the efficient use of local plant residues with high nutritional and bioactive potential to increase natural intestinal immunity in piglets after weaning (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project responsible Ionelia Taranu)

PN 23 20 03 01 Development of food products of animal origin (meat, milk, eggs) beneficial to consumer health and compliant with current nutritional and sensory requirements (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project responsible Arabela Untea)

PN 23 20 04 01 Evaluation of the nutritional potential of drought-resistant feed resources in farm animal feed, with implications for health, safety and product quality (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project responsible Georgeta Ciurescu)

• SECTORIAL PROJECTS ADER/ competition 2023

ADER 8.1.2 Research on the quality and quantity of carcass meat assessed by non-invasive ultrasound method and molecular biomarkers in beef cattle breeds in accordance with new animal welfare requirements (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Van Cristina)

ADER 8.1.3 Research on reducing GHG emissions/carbon footprint of ruminant farms in Romania, without significantly reducing the profitability of livestock (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Gras Mihail)

ADER 8.1.6 Reducing the effects of heat stress in monogastrics by including natural phytoadditives with antioxidant action from local plant resources in feed recipes (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Maria Cornescu)

ADER 8.1.7 Research on improving the growth efficiency of monogastrics through unconventional nutritional solutions, with the addition of lyophilized probiotic products (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Dumitru Mihaela)

ADER 8.2.1 Research on the development of nutritional solutions to reduce the effects of mycotoxin contamination of feed intended for young pigs (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Pistol Gina)

ADER 8.2.2 Research on the screening of the chemical composition of some feed raw materials in Romania in order to initiate a database with national impact (2023-2026, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Saracila Mihaela)

• DEMONSTRATION EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS/competition 2021

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1989 (SynbioFeed) Feed product with a complex formula effective in improving the negative effects of the weaning crisis in piglets. Project Manager Gina Pistol

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED2021-2001 (PHYTOFEED) Functional feeds rich in phytochemical compounds for obtaining functional eggs. Project Manager Arabela Untea

• EXPLORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS/competition 2021

PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0889 (PCE 42) (ALLTOX). In vitro, ex-vivo and in silico approaches to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in alternariol toxicity. (2022-2024) Project Manager Daniela Marin

PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0992 (PCE 42) (Zinc-botanicals). Evaluation of the efficiency of agro-industrial by-products with complex matrices of bioactive compounds to replace ZnO; from in vitro to in vivo (2022-2024) Project Manager Ionelia Țăranu

• RESEARCH PROJECTS TO STIMULATE YOUNG INDEPENDENT TEAMS /Competition 2021

PN-III-P1-1.1- TE-2021-1305 Evaluation of the efficiency of some biomaterials as adsorbents for mycotoxin mitigation. In vivo toxicokinetics and attenuation study. (2022-2024)

PROJECTS PNCDI 3/ competition 2019

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-2436 (Zincored) Nutritional formula enriched in bioactive nutrients with antimicrobial effect to replace zinc oxide in piglets after weaning. Project Manager Ionelia Țăranu

• SECTORIAL PROJECTS ADER/ competition 2019

ADER 8.1.6 Research on the use of SNP markers and the formation of a reference population in order to implement genomic selection in cattle (2019-2022, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager Mihail Alexandru GRAS)

ADER 8.1.10. Genomic characterization of local sheep breeds in order to create reference populations that will be used to estimate the genomic improvement value (2019-2022, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager Cătălin ROTAR

ADER 9.1.2 Research on improving the productive efficiency of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry by reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions, expressed in tons of CO2 equivalent (2019-2022, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager Margareta OLTEANU)

ADER 9.1.4 Research on improving the productive efficiency of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry by reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions, expressed in tons of CO2 equivalent (2019-2022, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager Mihaela HABEANU)

ADER 9.2.1 Evaluation of the effects of different food contaminants on the health of weaned piglets and development of national and European recommendations on norms and tolerance limits for mycotoxins (2019-2022, coordinator:INCDBNA, Project Manager Daniela MARIN)

• PROGRAM “NUCLEU” / competition 2019

PN 19-09 - Realignment of animal biology and nutrition research to national and European strategies (SNCDI 2014-2020, H2020) and to the requirements of the livestock sector (2019-2022, Project Manager Cătălin DRAGOMIR)

PN 19 -09 01.01 - Investigating the potential of some agro-industrial by-products processed through fermentation to modulate physiological processes of major importance for achieving performance, reducing oxidative stress and transient inflammation in piglets after weaning” (responsabil proiect Ionelia TARANU)

PN 19-09 01.02 - Studies on the contribution of animal nutrition in maintaining production parameters and food quality from monogastric animals raised under high thermal stress conditions (project responsible Tatiana PANAITE)

PN 19-09 01.03 - Re-evaluation of some feed ingredients for ruminants, from the perspective of nutritional quality, in the context of global climate and socio-economic changes (project responsible Cătălin DRAGOMIR)

PN 19-09 01.04 - Evaluation of new local energy-protein resources and biopreparations, with a modulating role on the digestibility of nutrients, intestinal microflora, health and quality of animal products (Project Manager Georgeta CIURESCU)

PN 19-09 02.01 - Optimization of the methodology for implementing genomic information in the genetic evaluation of traits of economic interest and welfare in cattle in Romania (Project Manager Mihail Alexandru GRAS)

• INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

IBNA PERFORM - “Strengthening scientific performance and stimulating technological transfer of research results from IBNA” (2022-2024, Project Manager Daniela MARIN)

IBNA VALORIF – “IBNA: institutional development towards scientific performance and impact in zootechnical practice” (2018-2020, Project Manager Mihaela HABEANU)

• COMPLEX PROJECTS CARRIED OUT IN RESARCH DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION CONSORTIA / competition 2018

IBNA-PLUS - From classical nutrition to precision nutrition in animal husbandry, the scientific basis for ensuring the nutritional security of the population (2018-2021 Project Manager Ionelia TARANU)

PC 1. Utilization of agri-food residues through nutritional solutions to counteract contaminants present in feed (project responsable Daniela MARIN)

PC 2. Obtaining feed products based on unconventional resources generated by modern technologies in the food industry and biotechnology (project responsable Mihaela HABEANU)

PC 3. Poultry nutrition - a natural way to maintain digestive tract health, performance and food quality in the context of the antibiotic ban (project responsable Tatiana PANAITE)

PC 4. Development of feed products based on plant extracts to improve production performance by manipulating the rumen environment (project responsable Ana Cișmileanu)

• PROJECTS PNCDI 3/ competition 2016 EXPERIMENTAL DEMONSTRATIVE Projects (PED)

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0727 (VAMAROV) "In situ" validation of a marker-assisted milk production traits improvement program in local sheep breeds

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1255 (GRAFIX) Feed product for reducing mycotoxin contamination in pigs

PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-13 (SARA) Capitalizing on preliminary results related to subacute ruminal acidosis by developing “rumen-friendly” feed products

• Projects BRIDGE GRANT

CARROMEGGS- Chicken egg enriched in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids - functional food obtained by including unconventional feed products in the diet of laying hens (2016-2018, project  responsible :Tatiana Dumitra PANAITE)

ZEOCOWPRO- Innovative technologies for using natural zeolites in dairy cow nutrition with a favorable impact on the environment and production efficiency (2016-2018, project responsible: Margareta OLTEANU)

• PROJECTS PNCDI 2/ competition 2014 HUMAN RESOURCES

TE 301 – Obtaining a functional food (pork/poultry enriched in Zn), by using environmentally friendly feed concentrates (2015-2017, coordinator: INCDBNA , project manager: Arabela Elena UNTEA)

TE 302 – Investigation of pre- and probiotics as modulators of intestinal microflora and inflammation in pigs as a model for human chronic intestinal inflammation (2015-2017, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Gina Cecilia PISTOL)

• PROJECTS PNCDI 2/ competition 2013 PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP

NUTRICAP – Efficient feeding strategies for domestic and imported goats to maximize feed conversion efficiency into milk production (2014-2017, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Ilie VOICU)

NATCONSERV – Natural preservatives for meat products in order to obtain functional and safe foods to maintain consumer health (2014-2017, project responsible: Rodica Diana CRISTE)

• PROJECTS PNCDI 2/ competitions 2011- 2012 PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP

PIGCONTROL - The impact of feed co-contamination and improvement solutions to increase feed safety, animal health and food quality (2012-2016, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Ionelia Taranu)

SAFEOATDIET - Safety and tolerability of oat products, enriched with calcium and iron, in gluten-free diets (2012-2015, project responsible: Daniela Marin)

IDEI

-IDEI 101 - Study of the toxicity of zearalenone, a natural food contaminant, through the use of nanotechnologies; contributions to the development of public policies regarding food security (2011-2015, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Ionelia Taranu)

RESURSE UMANE

TE 4 - The role of ochratoxin A in triggering Balkan endemic nephropathy using the pig as an animal model (2013 -2016, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Daniela Marin)

TE 31 - Utilization of wine industry residues through animal nutrition enriched with antioxidants (2013 -2016, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Veronica Chedea)

TE-56 - Molecular marker-assisted genetic analysis of production and reproduction traits in the Tigaie cu cap negri de Teleorman sheep breed and the use of the results for selection (2010 -2013, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Rodica Stefania Pelmus)

CAPACITIES

COFSOLID - Organic / low-input milk production systems, Co-financing project for Romania's participation in the FP7 program (2011-2016 coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Catalin Dragomir)

INNOVATION

VITAOU - Obtaining a consumption egg with low cholesterol content, a new product on the Romanian market (2013-2015, project responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica-Diana Criste)

OCHIOS: Producerea unui nou sortiment de ou cu impact in mentinerea sanatatii consumatorilor prin calitatile sale nutritionale imbunatatite pe cale naturala (2013-2015, project responsible from INCDBNA : Tatiana Panaite)

• POSDRU Projects

Proiect postdoctoral nr. 32/30.0.2010: Increasing the efficiency of traditional / low input dairy cow production systems through the better use of local feed resources, in the context of the Bioeconomy  (Project Manager Catalin Dragomir)

Proiect postdoctoral : The use of food biotechnologies in combating food contaminants in order to ensure food safety and security: (Project Manager Daniela Marin)

• PNCDI 2 Projects / competition 2008

OPECGEN - Economic and genetic optimization of sheep breeding programs in the context of European flavoring (2008-2011, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Horia GROSU)

NUTRIMICODIM - Ensuring the security and quality of feed resources and animal products through nutritional solutions to reduce the negative effects of mycotoxins, natural contaminants of farm animal and human food (2008-2011, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Ionelia Taranu)

AVIECO - Making poultry products using new recipes structured on raw materials obtained under ecological conditions (2008-2011, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Carmen Ciurescu)

ZYSOPRO - Obtaining phytopreparations, prebiotics and biofuels through complex processing of sweet sorghum (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Ionelia Taranu)

POL-EX-AGRA - Platforma colaborativa pentru competitivitate organizationala si managementul cunostintelor, expertizelor si parteneriatelor in cercetarea-dezvoltarea agroalimentara (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Elena Ghita)

SUPLIBOR - Transdisciplinary research on the essentiality and supplementation levels of boron in the feed of broilers and young pigs (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Arabela UNTEA)

AVIMORUS - Interdisciplinary research on the implications of mulberry cultivation in poultry production (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Margareta Olteanu)

TRASAREG - Complex research on the establishment of specific biochemical markers for regional dairy products in order to improve their traceability along the entire food chain (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Ilie Voicu)

PROREDNAMEAT - Complex research on establishing functional optimization processes and reducing sodium content in meat preparations (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Tatiana Panaite)

SINGOVIN - Studies on the influence of the structure and level of some nutrients in rations on the zootechnical performance and dietary qualities of young sheep meat in different fattening systems (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Ilie Voicu)

BLUEBOXSENS - Construction and characterization of molecular sensors based on cyclobis derivatives (PARAQUAT-P-PHENYLENE) used in the detection and identification of local crisis-generating factors (dangerous and priority hazardous substances) (2008-2011, responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

CNCSIS/IDEI - Elaboration and development of a cellular model to simulate intestinal functions for evaluating the intestinal effects of food contaminants (2008-2011, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager: Daniela Marin)

• Projects PNCDI 2 / competitia 2007

AZORUM – Increasing nitrogen retention in ruminants by optimizing ruminal microbial proteosynthesis (2007-2010, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager: Catalin Dragomir)

FITOMIN – Reducing the level of mineral microelements in pig manure by replacing chemical premixes with phytogenic additives and enzymatic preparations, a way to promote sustainable agriculture (2007-2010, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager: Rodica Diana Criste

ERGOMET – Rapid method for assessing the degree of fungal contamination of cereals (2007-2010, coordinator: INCDBNA, Project Manager: Cristina Tabuc)

METAVIAC – Innovative methods and techniques for raising poultry by using anolytes and catholytes to improve product quality and ensure veterinary health protection (2007-2010, responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

CARSUIN – Identification and use of nutritional factors to optimize the nutrition of pigs intended for meat production (2007-2010, responsible from INCDBNA: Veronica Hebean

• “NUCLEU” PROGRAM 2016-2017

PN 16-41 0101 Investigations on the efficient use of unconventional plant resources in the feed of breeding sows and the interrelationship with the performance of their products (responsible from INCDBNA: Mihaela HABEANU)

PN 16-41 0102 Innovative nutritional technologies for feeding broiler chickens and turkeys based on the use of alternative protein sources, free from anti-nutritional factors (responsible from INCDBNA: Georgeta CIURESCU)

PN 16-41 0103 Research on the nutritional evaluation of new varieties of alfalfa, in different forms of preservation, for ruminants (responsible from INCDBNA: Ilie VOICU)

PN 16-41 0104 0104 Feeding solutions using grain sorghum in dairy cow nutrition, as an alternative to classic energy cereals (responsible from INCDBNA: Dorica VOICU / Nicoleta LEFTER)

PN 16-41 0105 Research on obtaining feed additives with a probiotic, detoxifying and preservative role (responsible from INCDBNA: Anca GHEORGHE)

PN 16-41 0106 Research on obtaining feed additives with a probiotic, detoxifying and preservative role (responsible from INCDBNA: Cristina TABUC)

PN 16-41 0107 Research on the correlation between nutrition - productive performance - reproductive parameters in dairy cows in the early lactation phase (responsible from INCDBNA: Andreea VASILACHI)

PN 16-41 0201 Studies on the effects of some xenobiotics on the liver as an organ with a key role in the metabolism of ingested food, the synthesis of vital substances and detoxification in pigs (responsible from INCDBNA: Ionelia TARANU)

PN 16-41 0202 Estimation of the effects of non-fungal contaminants in cereals with possible involvement in endemic nephropathy in pigs (responsible from INCDBNA: Daniela MARIN)

PN 16-41 0203 Studies on the absorption and metabolism of some plant bioactive compounds (polyphenols) through high-performance techniques (LC-MS) in order to improve their utilization in piglets after weaning (responsible from INCDBNA: Veronica Sandala CHEDEA)

PN 16-41 0204 Improving the oxidative status of chicken meat by using winemaking by-products in broiler chicken feed as natural antioxidants (responsible from INCDBNA: Margareta OLTEANU)

PN 16-41 0301 Evaluating carcass quality in local sheep breeds in order to improve meat production and ensure competitiveness on the international market (responsible from INCDBNA: Elena GHITA)

PN 16-41 0302 Development and validation of analytical methods for determining lipid degradation in feed raw materials and foods of animal origin (responsible from INCDBNA: Arabela Elena UNTEA)

PN 16-41 0303 Comparative research on the evolution of milk fatty acid concentration under intensive feeding and husbandry system conditions, in goats in Romania (responsible from INCDBNA: Mariana ROPOTA)

PN 16-41 0401 Effective nutritional solutions for maintaining digestive tract health in broilers raised under high heat stress conditions (responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana CRISTE)

PN 16-41 0402 Research on the efficient use of cellulose-rich feed materials in monogastric feeding (responsible from INCDBNA: Tatiana Dumitra PANAITE)

PN 16-41 0501 Estimating the potential for manipulating ruminal metabolism by exploiting specific features of feed ingredients (responsible from INCDBNA: Catalin DRAGOMIR)

PN 16-41 0601 Development of selection schemes for the improvement of local sheep breeds, based on the selection assisted by molecular markers associated with production, reproduction and animal health traits (responsible from INCDBNA: Mihail Alexandru GRAS)

PN 16-41 0602 Research on optimizing selection in taurine cattle to improve milk production using genetic information provided by molecular markers (responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Stefania PELMUS)

PN 16-41 0603 Improving the quantitative and qualitative assessment of milk and meat production through non-invasive analysis techniques and by identifying specific markers in goats according to EU requirements (responsible from INCDBNA: Cristina LAZAR)

• “Nucleu” Program 2009-2014

PN 09-38 0101 The use of commercial crossbreeding to improve meat quality characteristics of local sheep breeds, in order to ensure competitiveness on the European Union market (responsible from INCDBNA: Elena Ghita)

PN 09-38 0102 Evaluating the potential of nutritional chromium for enhancing the quality of high-fat animal foods (responsible from INCDBNA: Arabela Untea)

PN 09-38 0103 Updating the evaluation methods (chemical and biochemical) of the quality of animal products by adapting them to European Union standards (responsible from INCDBNA: Mariana Ropotă)

PN 09-38 0104 Investigations into the ability of food contaminants to induce oxidative stress in farm animals (responsible from INCDBNA: Daniela Marin)

PN 09-38 0105 Evaluation of the degree of fungal contamination of cereals intended for animal nutrition; identification of frequently present Aspergillus species and characterization of their toxinogenic potential (responsible from INCDBNA: Cristina Tabuc)

PN 09-38 0106 Development and implementation of sensitive and rapid methods for the determination of contaminants (arsenic, nitrites, nitrates) in bulk feed to achieve food safety (responsible from INCDBNA: Margareta Olteanu)

PN 09-38 0201 Biotechnological research on obtaining probiotic products based on polycultures with selected strains of lactic acid bacteria used as natural alternatives in poultry farming( responsible from INCDBNA: Aurelia Soare)

PN 09-38 0202 Evaluation, adaptation and complex exploitation of new alternative sources of organic additives in order to increase the immune status of piglets after weaning and improve the quality of animal products intended for human consumption (responsible from INCDBNA: Ionelia Taranu)

PN 09-38 0203 Study of the implementation of plant products with an antioxidant role in animal nutrition (responsible from INCDBNA:: Tatiana Panaite)

PN 09-38 0301 Determining the effects of post-prandial pH decrease on the efficiency of energy and protein metabolism at the rumen level and the implications on the efficiency of ration utilization in ruminants (responsible from INCDBNA: Catalin Dragomir)

PN 09-38 0302 Research on the nutritional evaluation of new indigenous drought-resistant forage plant hybrids used in ruminant feed (responsible from INCDBNA:: Ilie Voicu)

PN 09-38 0303 The use of grain sorghum in the nutrition of young cattle for fattening, as an alternative to corn and barley, in non-irrigated areas of the plains" (responsible from INCDBNA: Dorica Voicu)

PN 09-38 0401 Improving the nutritional quality of pork by using organic feed raw materials with beneficial effects on the health of consumers (responsible from INCDBNA: Mihaela Habeanu)

PN 09-38 0403 Improving the methodology for assessing meat production in Carabasa sheep using the non-invasive ultrasound procedure (responsible from INCDBNA: Cristina Lazar)

PN 09-38 0501 Research on the use of organic sources of microelements in poultry feed (laying hens and broilers) as a nutritional alternative to protect the environment by reducing minerals in manure (responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

• „CEEX” Projects

PUFARUM - Increasing the milk content of polyunsaturated fatty acids by including oleaginous feeds grown in Romania in cow rations (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Catalin Dragomir)

OMEGANUTRIOSAN - Optimization of nutritional factors to obtain consumption eggs enriched in omega:3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, a new functional food for the Romanian market (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Rodica Diana Criste)

FUSMYC - The impact of mycotoxins produced by species of fungi of the genus Fusarium on the food chain, investigation of methods to counteract their toxicity in order to improve food quality and safety at the level of the standards imposed by EU accession (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Ionelia Taranu)

LIPOSAN - Qualitative interactions due to the transformation of lipid nutrients on the feed-animal-human consumer food chain, in order to establish impact indicators on human health (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Veronica Hebean)

TEHBIO - Technology for obtaining a new biological preservative to improve the quality of silages obtained from difficult-to-ensilage plants and its influence on milk production (2005–2008, coordonator: INCDBNA, project manager: Aurelia SOARE)

Contract 14951/2006, Modulul II - Evaluation of the role of boron in counteracting the toxic effects induced in pigs by deoxynivalenol, a mycotoxin produced by species of fungi of the genus Fusarium (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Daniela Marin)

ERA-ANIM (contract 46/2006, Modul III) - Promoting the integration of Romanian zootechnical research into the European research area through participation in FP7 projects (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Catalin Dragomir)

CEEX INFRAS 64 (contract 132/2005, Modulul IV) - Developing the capacity and competitiveness of a control laboratory in the zootechnical field to ensure feed quality control according to EU norms and legislation  (2005–2008, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager:  Rodica Diana Criste)

MARKANIM - Molecular markers used in the breeding of animals of economic interest (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Mariana Rebedea)

NUTRIACVA - Research for the production of competitive indigenous conventional and unconventional feeds used in aquaculture (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Smaranda POP)

SELENPLUS - Prevention, control and management of selenium deficiency in the plant-animal-human food chain (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Tatiana Panaite)

LUCEVIT - Improving alfalfa forage quality by modifying the plant architecture using biotechnological methods (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Alexandrina Dihoru)

CELIACA - Celiac disease: research on incidence and diagnosis, provision of fortifying farinaceous foods – medicine for dietary treatment « long-life« (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Margareta Olteanu)  

INFOBAB - Photodynamic inactivation of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria contaminating open wounds using coherent light radiation (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Mihaela Habeanu, Dorica Voicu)

ATPMA - Research on the development of modern technical applications for the cultivation of valuable species of medicinal and aromatic plants, including in the field of primary processing and valorization (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Alexandrina Dihoru)

NUTRIMINEROS - Experimental model for the study of the bioavailability of some nutritional factors (Ca, B, phytosterols) and their influence on bone mineralization in pigs, scientific support in the study of osteoporosis (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

TEHNOCOMP - Modernization of dairy cow exploitation in order to increase technological competitiveness as a requirement of EU integration (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Ionelia Taranu)

RENFEZ - Profitability of the production and quality of grassland fodder through their optimal conversion into livestock products under the conditions of sustainable agriculture (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Alexandrina Dihoru)

TEF – Research and development of a high-performance technology for handling and distributing feed from cattle farms in order to protect health and ensure the quality of livestock products (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Ilie Voicu)

BIOFIB - Bioavailability of mineral salts from bakery products enriched with dietary fiber (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Arabela UNTEA

ROMBIV - Quantifying the morpho-productive and reproductive performances of water buffalo populations in Romania and establishing the improvement objective in view of aligning with EU standards (2005-2008, responsable from INCDBNA: Margareta Olteanu)

• “Nucleu” Program 2007 – 2008

PN 07-43-0101 - Evaluation of the degree of fungal contamination of cereals intended for animal nutrition; identification of frequently present Fusarium species and characterization of their toxinogenic potential (responsable from INCDBNA: Cristina Tabuc)

PN 07-43-0102 - Nutritional solutions to improve meat quality and reduce fat layer in pigs according to current consumer demands (responsable from INCDBNA: Veronica Hebean)

PN 07-43-0103 - Capitalizing on the genetic diversity of local sheep breeds in order to obtain quality meat characteristics, according to the requirements of consumers and processors, to ensure competitiveness on the EU market (responsable from INCDBNA:Elena Ghita)

PN 07-43-0201 - Feeding techniques and rations to reduce economic losses associated with subacute ruminal acidosis in ruminants with high productive potential (responsable from INCDBNA: Catalin Dragomir)

PN 07-43-0301 - Biotechnological research on the use of lactic acid bacteria as natural alternatives for the elimination of antibiotics and coccidiostats in monogastric farming (responsable from INCDBNA:Aurelia SOARE)

PN 07-43-0302 - The effect of using some feed phytoadditives on the quality of animal products (responsable from INCDBNA:Alexandrina Dihoru)

PN 07-43-0303 - The effect of vegetable fiber-based diets on the inflammatory immune response in piglets during the weaning period (responsable from INCDBNA:Ionelia Taranu)

PN 07-43-0401 - Research on improving the quality of chicken eggs, nutritionally, in order to provide functional foods with a role in preventing consumer illness (responsable from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

PN 07-43-0402 - The effectiveness of using natural sources of antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress in pigs, as a model for humans (responsable from INCDBNA:Daniela Marin)

• „CORINT” Projects

Development and use of natural alternatives to antibiotics in piglet health control and performance enhancement (2004–2006, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager Ionelia Taranu)

• Sectorial Projects ADER 2015-2018

ADER 6.1.1. - Innovative nutritional technologies based on the use of recently improved feed raw materials in animal feed, with implications for product safety and quality, (2015-2018, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Mihaela HABEANU)

ADER 6.1.2. - Improving the efficiency of industrial by-products valorization by developing innovative nutritional strategies for farm animals that are friendly to animals, humans and the environment, a component of sustainable agriculture (2015-2018, coordonator: INCDBNA, project manager: Tatiana Dumitra PANAITE)

ADER 6.2.1. - Studies on the effect of nutrients/contaminants in swine feed on the absorption/immune barrier functions of the gastrointestinal tract; development of new nutritional strategies to improve immune status (2015-2018, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Gina Cecilia PISTOL)

ADER 6.2.2. - Determining the effects of processed feeds on the ruminal environment and productive performance of ruminants (2015-2018, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Smaranda TOMA)

Competition 2011

PS 7.1.7. - Developing and implementing the national program for the selection and maintenance of indigenous turkey lines (2011-2014, responsible from INCDBNA: Georgeta Ciurescu)

PS 7.2.1. - Substantiation of support for ensuring higher animal welfare standards, based on art. 40 of the regulation (CE) nr. 1698/2005 (2011-2014 coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Mihaela Habeanu)

Competition 2006

PS 4.1.10. – Pilot stations for achieving organic poultry production (2006-2010, responsible from INCDBNA: Carmen Ciurescu)

PS 4.1.4. - Improving milk production in goat populations through crossbreeding with the best specialized breeds (2006-2010, responsible from INCDBNA:: Elena Ghita)

PS 4.1.7. – improving meat production in terms of quantity and quality in sheep and goat breeds and populations in the mountain and submountain areas (2006-2010, responsible from INCDBNA:  Elena Ghita)

PS 6.2.3. - Technical and economic substantiation of production technologies, determination of costs, estimation of capitalization prices and the degree of profitability of agricultural plant and animal products (2006-2010, responsible from INCDBNA: Dorica Voicu)

PS 6.3.5. - Development and qualitative improvement of animal breeds, cattle, sheep, goats, improvement of breeding and exploitation technologies in mountain family farms (2006-2010, responsible from INCDBNA: Ilie Voicu)

PS 7.1.3. - Studies for the production of feed recipes for aquaculture in order to make the fishing sector more profitable. (2006-2010, coordinator: INCDBNA, project manager: Smaranda Pop)

• Proiecte „F.A.O.”

Animal genetic resources management. (2000-2005: coordonator pentru Romania - INCDBNA, director de proiect: Condrea Draganescu)

• Projects „World Bank”

Research on the impact of raising and exploiting bird populations for eggs and meat in the "Label" system in order to develop the market for certified organic poultry products

(2001-2005 –project manager : Viorica Boboc)

• Proiecte „Relansin” (2000 - 2006)

Center of Excellence – Animal Nutrition and Feeding (project manager: Doina Grossu)

New recipes for protein-vitamin-mineral concentrates (CPVM) in cattle feed depending on the nature and quality of bulk feed (project manager: Catalin Dragomir / Alexandrina Dihoru / Smaranda Pop)

Study of the technical and economic effects on the use of by-products from the food industry in the feeding of heavy breed egg-laying and breeding hens (project manager: Carmen Ciurescu)

Minimizing the effects of antinutritional factors and genetic control of the immune system in pigs (project manager: Ioan CUREU)

Feeding dairy cows with rations based on indigenous varieties of Sudan Grass (project manager: Alexandrina Dihoru)     

Nutritional software for preparing feed rations for ruminants and monogastrics  (project manager: Radu Burlacu)

Nutritional characterization and use of industrial residues from corn processing in order to make pig farming profitable in farms of different sizes (project manager: Monica ILIESCU)     

Research on ways to increase the bioavailability of phosphorus in the feed of laying hens raised under heat stress conditions (32 degrees Celsius), the premise of reducing nutritional supplements (project manager: Rodica Diana Criste)

Improving the quality of silage from fodder plants by using indigenous biological preservatives (project manager: Aurelia SOARE)

High-performance technologies for obtaining fatty acid salts from natural sources for feed additives to improve the production and quality of cow's milk (responsible from INCDBNA: Dorica Voicu)

Increasing the shelf life of meat by using vitamin E supplements in pig feed (responsible from INCDBNA: Rodica Diana Criste)

• Proiecte „Agral” (2001 – 2006)

Optimization of ration structures and production of specific compound feeds for certain breeds and hybrids of cattle, pigs and poultry intended for meat production by re-evaluating the nutritional values ​​of feeds and the nutritional requirements of animals

 (project  manager: Doina Grossu / Monica Iliescu)

Research on the methodology and management of sheep milk production control in Romania, in the context of international regulations (project manager: Elena Ghita)

Increasing the profitability of cattle farms through the superior utilization of by-products from the alcohol and milling industries (project manager: Smaranda Pop)

Improving the nutrition of laying hen breeds and hybrids in our country under ecological conditions, taking into account genetic potential and exogenous factors, by developing nutritional software (GONUT – O1) (project manager: Carmen Ciurescu)

Farm animal nutrition (project manager: Veronica Hebean)

Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of the black-headed Tigaia in order to certify it as a distinct breed from the Tigaia breed (project manager: Elena Ghita)

Identification, inventory and conservation of heat stress resistant silkworm breeds Bombix mori L. intended for summer breeding  (responsibile from  INCDBNA: Mariana Rebedea)

Optimization of compound feed structures in terms of vitamin E / selenium / fatty acids ratio in order to improve carcass quality in broiler chickens (project manager: Rodica Diana Criste)

Research and technological development strategy in the fields of agriculture, forestry and the food industry in the perspective of integration into the European research area (responsible from  INCDBNA: Alexandrina Dihoru)

Use of a protein concentrate enriched in linolenic acid and boron to optimize rations in laying hens (project manager: Doina GROSSU)

Manipulating ruminal processes to increase the productive performance of ruminants by reducing the degradability of proteins in rations (project manager: Catalin Dragomir)

Research on obtaining and ensuring the quality of an enzymatic product for zootechnical use in order to remove antinutritional factors (esponsibile from  INCDBNA: Alexandrina Dihoru)

• Projects „Calist” (2003 - 2006)

Development of a methodological scheme for measuring the quality of cereal products used in the manufacture of concentrated feeds (project manager: Rodica Diana Criste)

Development of a set of modern methods for evaluating the digestibility of feeds used in ruminant feeding (project manager: Margareta Olteanu)

Development of methods for evaluating the quality of feed used in the manufacture of protein-vitamin-mineral concentrates intended for the nutrition of farm animals (project manager: Margareta Olteanu)

Development of a set of chemical methods for the rapid evaluation of the digestibility of soybean meal protein, a determining parameter for its nutritional and commercial qualities (project manager: Rodica Diana Criste)

Evaluation of the quality of CPVMs used in pig feed by developing a model regarding modern measurement and control methods (project manager: Margareta Olteanu)

Creation and development of a system of modern methods for establishing the quality of CPVMs used in cattle feed (project manager: Margareta Olteanu)

Development of a methodological model for nutritional quality control for high-fat feed ingredients (project manager: Cristina Tabuc)

Construction, implementation and certification of the quality management system (QMS) SR EN ISO 9001-2001 within a research institute in the zootechnical field. Collaboration ECOIND Bucharest (responsible from INCDBNA Alexandrina Dihoru)

• „INFRAS” Projects (2003-2005)

Research on the documentation / implementation / accreditation in accordance with SR EN ISO / CEI 17025:2001 of the Chemistry Laboratory in a research unit in the field of animal nutrition (project manager: Margareta Olteanu)

• „BIOTECH” Projects (2003 - 2006)

Molecular markers in racehorses (responsible from INCDBNA: Mariana Rebedea)

Molecular markers in cattle (responsible from INCDBNA: Mariana Rebedea)

Institutul Național de Cercetare – Dezvoltare pentru Biologie și Nutriție Animală, Balotesti

Calea Bucuresti nr. 1 Balotesti, Romania