Bente Aspeholen Åby

Bente Aspeholen Åby

Forsker

  • Avl, genetikk og matproduksjonssystemer

My background:

I hold a PhD in animal breeding and genetics (2012) and currently work as a researcher at BIOVIT, research section for Breeding, Genetics and Food Production Systems. 

 

Me research:

The topic of my PhD was related to bioeconomic modelling to estimate economic values, development of total merit indices and simulation of breeding schemes and estimation of genetic gain in beef cattle. Since 2012 my research has been focused on topics related to sustainable livestock production systems, with emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions and resource use. I have considerable experience in modelling  and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions in ruminant production systems and estimation of emission factors for enteric methane and nitrogen excretion.

I currently lead the project "Climate Smart Norwegian Sheep Production" (2019-2023) where I am developing a whole-farm model to estimate GHGs from Norwegian Sheep Production. Additionally I am a part of the ERA-Net project "Gras to gas" (Strategies to mitigate GHG emiussions from pasture-based sheep systems) where we are measuring enteric methane emissions from two sheep breeds fed different forage types and qualities.

 

Teaching:

Since 2021 I have developed and established two courses here at NMBU:

SDG201, 5 ECTS, Greenhouse gas emissions from plant- and animal productions 

SDG301, 5 ECTS, Climate calculators from plant- and livestock production.

I also contribute in several other courses.