Pr Bach Àlex
Àlex
Bach DVM is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of
Ruminant Production of IRTA (a research institute from Catalonia devoted to
study ruminant production systems). Àlex conducts research in ruminant
production systems. His research focuses on optimizing the growth curve of
dairy replacement heifers, as well as their management and housing systems
(group size, behavior, stocking densities...). He also uses mathematical models
to simulate work-flows of ruminant production systems with the aim of helping
the decision-making process in dairy enterprises. In addition, Àlex conducts
basic research to understand the physiology and metabolism of ruminants with
especial emphasis on the impact of nutrition and management during early
development on future metabolic function. He has received several awards in
recognition to his research activities, has spoken at more than 100
international congresses, is author or co-author of more than 120 peer-reviewed
publications, more than 100 extension articles, and more than 20 books (or book
chapters). He has served as a scientific expert in several committees of the
European Food Safety Authority. He is section editor and sits in the editorial
boards of several scientific journals, and is member of various scientific
committees.