The Department of Animal Production and Environmental Engineering at Zhejiang University focuses on research areas including the relationship between animal nutrition and the environment, ecological animal production and management (with an emphasis on HACCP systems and livestock waste utilization), and animal breeding and molecular breeding. Its molecular breeding research includes
Established in 1957, the Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS) – 北京畜牧兽医研究所 employs approximately 150 scientists and technicians. It covers a total area of 37 hectares, including 4 experimental bases, such as an experimental farm located in Changping District. The Institute consists of 6 research departments: Animal Nutrition and Feed Science,
The Institute of Apiculture Research (IAR) – 蜜蜂研究所 is China’s only national comprehensive research institute dedicated to apicultural science. Founded in 1958, the IAR/CAAS currently employs 107 staff members, including 28 professors and 32 associate professors. The Institute is home to 7 laboratories, focusing on a range of topics including:
The Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of CAS – 中国科学院应用生态研究所, formerly known as the CAS Forestry and Soil Institute, was founded in 1954. In 2001, IAE was approved as one of the pilot institutes under the National Knowledge Innovation Program. The institute focuses on terrestrial ecosystems and covers diverse areas
Founded in 1958, the Institute of Bast Fiber Crops (IBFC) – 麻类研究所 is the only national research institute dedicated to bast fiber crops. It also houses the Center for Southern Economic Crops of CAAS (南方经济作物研究中心). IBFC employs 175 staff members and focuses on the following research areas: Resources and evaluation
