Our latest research exemplifies the power of international collaboration in addressing complex scientific challenges. By uniting efforts from institutions in Portugal, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland, we developed a multispecies near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) model to predict fiber content in herbivore feces.

This study represents a significant step forward in nutritional ecology. The model successfully overcomes the limitations of species-specific calibrations by utilizing fecal samples from both domestic and wild herbivores. It accurately predicts fiber content, including neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL). Additionally, we evaluated the impact of sodium sulfite in fiber determination protocols, further refining the accuracy of the model. These advancements provide a versatile tool for assessing dietary quality and improving conservation efforts across varied ecological landscapes.

More about our work here https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317145