Shiv Vasa

Partner institutionTeagasc, The Irish Agricultural and Food Development Authority

Position

PhD student

ESR

ESR9: Improving the survival and growth of piglets from large litters: manipulation of colostrum and milk, and provision of supplemental milk

Personal motivation

“After finishing my master’s I wanted to contribute to innovative research which aims at improving health and welfare of piglets and also improve my skills and professional network. Being a part of MonoGutHealth, I am able to enhance my skill-set and interact with various industry professionals, while performing innovative monogastric research.”

Secondment atAgroscope, Kiernan Milling

Expertise in

Animal Health, Physiology and Welfare
Resilience

Year of obtaining MSc 2021

Other informationM.Sc. Animal Sciences at Wageningen University & Research