Mastitis and milk quality (M-team)
About us
The M-team’s mission is to provide advice, service and training related to udder health and milk quality, tailored to the needs of the farmer. Our work is based on scientific knowledge leading to healthier cows and more profitable and sustainable dairy farming. Our modus operandi includes conducting of high-level scientific research, providing services for farmers, veterinarians and the industry, and teaching at both graduate and post-graduate level. Currently, the team consists of a number of veterinarians who are primarily involved in.
Prof. dr. Sarne De Vliegher
Head M-team
Prof. dr. Sofie Piepers
Visiting professor
drs. Gregory Rota
Doctoral student
drs. Helena Reydams
Doctoral student
drs. Silvia Beschi
Doctoral student
drs. Lien Creytens
Doctoral student
dr. Bruno Toledo Silva
Postdoctoral student
drs. Ana Dumont Oliveira
Visiting doctoral student
Kristien Mertens
Lab asssistant
What do we do
The M-team fulfills as part of Ghent University tasks in the field of:
The M-team also has its own laboratory, where the germs that cause mastitis can be identified, both through routine bacteriological research and molecular techniques.
M-tools and M-news
The M-team developed several practical tools and calculation modules. You can also find our newsletter on this page.
Click here to go to our M-tools page!
