October 9-10 2023 – Potsdam / Germany
We are looking forward to the PSP Conference 2023 in the Potsdam Science Park.
Brandenburg’s largest science park and growing business location to learn about latest research cooperations, innovative pioneering work and pilot projects, as well as the opportunity to initiate future collaborations.
Our CEO Dr. Julia Eschenbrenner will give a talk about our latest achievements in the session: ‘When research generates great business’ on October 10th 2023.
Focus on Stronger Pig Bones
The Swiss breeding company Suisag, FBN Dummerstorf, and POROUS have launched the “PigBoneS” project to breed pigs with improved phosphorus utilization and stronger bones.
POROUS uses a non-invasive 3D ultrasound method to measure bone density and stability in slaughtered animals, primarily Swiss Large White pigs. The forefoot (metacarpus) serves as an indicator of bone health, complemented by blood analyses for phosphorus utilization markers. The aim is to identify genetic markers for these traits.
The project promotes bone health while reducing phosphorus excretion. It is supported by the Eureka Eurostars program, Innosuisse, and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
