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Department "Fundamental Research in Animal Science"

Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria Todorova

  • Education:

    2008, Trakia University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine

  • PhD Degree:

    09.10.2018, Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, dissertation topic: “Study of the Possibilities for the Use of By-products from Biofuel Production in the Feeding of Pigs and Broiler Chickens”, scientific specialty: “Nutrition of Farm Animals and Feed Technology”, professional field 6.3 “Animal Science”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    2019, Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, Chief Assistant, scientific specialty: “Nutrition of Farm Animals and Feed Technology”, professional field 6.3 “Animal Science”

  • Research Interests:
    1. Influence of nutrition on the physiology and health of farm animals.
    2. New and unconventional feed sources.
    3. Utilization of by-products from various industries in farm animal nutrition.
    4. Biologically active feed additives with potential for improving the health and productivity of farm animals.
  • Scope of Competence:
    1. Chemical analysis of feed and feed components.
    2. Assessment of the quality of animal products.
    3. Determination of hematological and biochemical profiles of farm animals.
  • Participation in Scientific Projects:
    1. Project Zh-134: “Feed Resources and Innovations in the Nutrition of Farm Animals and Poultry – Assessment of Potential and Improvement of Efficiency and Safety”, 2017–2021 – Agricultural Academy. Project leader: Prof. Dr. Mariana Petkova
    2. HTAI-139: “Development of High-Protein Meat-Based Foods with Enhanced Antioxidant Effect”, 2017–2019 – Agricultural Academy. Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniela Miteva
    3. KP-06-N26/10: “Theoretical Models for the Development of Digital Agriculture”, 2019–2021 – National Science Fund. Project leader: Prof. Dr. Dimitar Nikolov (satisfactory evaluation)
    4. Zh-172: “Improvement of the Quality of Compound Feed and Raw Materials for Their Production in Order to Realize the Genetic Potential of Non-Ruminant Animals and Poultry”, 2022–2024 – Agricultural Academy. Project leader: Prof. Dr. Maya Ignatova
    5. KP–06M76/1: “Optimization of the Microclimate in a Rabbit Farm through an Automatic Climate System and Feed Additives for Reducing Ammonia Levels”, 2023–2025 – National Science Fund. Project leader: Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Denis Valentinov Viryanski
    6. Zh-192: “Analysis of the Breeding, Reproductive and Economic Potential and Assessment of the Influence of Certain Factors in Sheep from Different Production Directions”, 2024–2027 – Agricultural Academy. Project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. T. Ivanova and Assoc. Prof. Dr. N. Metodiev
    7. Zh-200: “Testing the Influence of Natural Biologically Active Substances as Feed Additives in the Feeding of Hybrid Rabbits”, 2025–2028 – Agricultural Academy. Project leader: Prof. Dr. Maya Ignatova
  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: mariq_todorova_1@abv.bg
    Phone: 0888000479
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