About
The National Research and Development Institute for Animal Biology and Nutrition (IBNA - Balotesti) is the most important research unit and the only National Institute in the field of animal science in Romania. It is the only institute performing complex research-development activity in animal biology, nutrition, feed and food quality of all species and categories of farm animals (from research to technological transfer). The institute is equipped with experimental facilities for monogastric animal physiology trials, including digestibility stands and collective cages. In terms of development, the institute features an industrial feed mill that caters to all species and categories of farm animals. The feed production includes compound feeds, protein-vitamin-mineral concentrates, vitamin-mineral mixtures, and medicated premixes.
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
2 Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy
Clean environment and zero pollution
7 Reducing pollution from the food and drink industries