Photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in boar semen – an alternative to antibiotics in pig breeding (PodiPig) – Part B

At a glance

Project duration
01/2026  – 01/2029
DFG classification of subject areas

Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology

Biophysics

Funded by

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity

Project description

The photodynamic inactivation (PDI) recently established by the applicants as an innovative method for the antibiotic-free preservation of boar semen is to be further developed scientifically and technically
in such a way that it can be applied in practice and multi-resistant germs
with high sperm toxicity can be specifically inactivated.

Topics

Biophysik

Cooperation partners

  • Cooperation partner
    UniversityGermany

    University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover