MATE researchers contributed to the development of antibiotic-free foie gras production

It was announced that for the investment with a total budget of nearly 1.4 billion forints, the consortium won a non-refundable grant of over 831 million forints within the framework of the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Program Plus, the source of which is provided by the European Regional Development Fund and the budget of Hungary in co-financing.

According to the announcement, optimal environmental conditions will be created during the development. Their objectives include lighting, stocking density, sex ratio in breeding flocks, feeding and housing technology to achieve a housing and feeding technology operating at an elevated animal welfare level for both breeding animals and end products.

The practical application of the technologies to be developed will mean significant savings for the fattening goose sector, significantly improving its competitiveness.