Animal Production Laboratory

The Animal Production Laboratory at the University of Córdoba (UCO) is a leader in the application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) technology for agri-food product analysis.

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Description

The Animal Production Laboratory focuses on the use of NIRS for nondestructive testing of feed, meats, oils, and other agricultural products. It is involved in national and international research projects aimed at enhancing food integrity and traceability. NIRS enables rapid, efficient analysis, critical for ensuring product quality and safety throughout the food chain.

What could be offered through this facility?

This facility can offer substantial support for validating AI services or robotics in the agri-food sector. This facility's advanced NIRS technology enables nondestructive analysis of agricultural products, such as feed, meat, and oils, providing rapid, accurate data on quality and safety. For AI services, it offers data for training machine learning algorithms in product categorisation or traceability. Robotics can also leverage NIRS tools for automated quality control, optimising processing, and ensuring consistency in production systems across different environments.