The Institute for Food and Agricultural Research and Technology (IRTA) is a public research institution, part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Action of the regional Government of Catalonia, Spain. IRTA’s activity on animal science covers animal breeding, animal nutrition and welfare, animal health and aquaculture. In addition, other departments cover expertise in related disciplines: integral organic waste management and food technology, quality and safety. 

For HoloFood IRTA Mas Bové - The programme of Animal Nutrition programme will lead the experimental setup and execution of the chicken trials and contribute their expertise in data generation and interpretation for the holo-omic framework. 

Main contact person: Dr Joan Tarradas, IRTA Mas Bové, Spain