Barbara Tzschentke

• RobuChick –System zur gesteuerten Stimulation von Bruteiern (INNO-KOM, gefördert durch BMWi)
  Kooperationen: HU, ADTI; Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Genetic Psychology; University Utrecht, NL, Fac. Veterinary Medicine, Dep. Farm Animal Health (2020 - 2022)

• Der Vogelembryo als Modell epigenetischer pränataler Fehlprogrammierung am Beispiel des Gestationsdiabetes (gefördert durch DFG)
  Kooperation: Klinik für Geburtsmedizin, AG Experimentelle Geburtsmedizin, Charité, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin (2008 - 2015)

• Influence of temperature stimulation at the end of incubation on development and performance in broiler chicks, (gefördert durch PasReform Hatchery Technology, NL)
  Kooperationen: FLI, Bundesforschungsinstitut für Tiergesundheit, Braunschweig, Institut für Tierernährung und Institut für Tierschutz und Tierhaltung, PasReform Hatchery Technology und Kuikenbroederij Munsterhuis b.v., NL, IGB, Leibnitzinstitut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Berlin (2010 - 2015)
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• Einfluss intracochleärer elektrischer Stimulation auf morphologische und physiologische Eigenschaften der unteren Hörbahn (Industrieförderung)
  Kooperationspartner im Projekt des Unfallkrankenhauses Mahrzahn, Dep. Otolaryngologie (2005 - 2008)
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• Entwicklung des NOergen Systems beim Vogel (gefördert durch DFG, Programm zur Kooperation mit Wissenschaftlern aus Osteuropa)
  Kooperation: Belorussische Staatliche Universität Minsk, Belarus (2004 - 2006)
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• Modulatorischer Einfluss von GABAa- und GABAb-Rezeptoragonisten und –antagonisten auf die neuronale Thermosensitivität des Hypothalamus anterior juveniler Hühner (gefördert durch DFG, Programm zur Kooperation mit Wissenschaftlern aus Osteuropa)
  Kooperation: Medizinische Universität Sofia, Bulgarien, Bereich Pharmakologie der Thermoregulation (2005)
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• Chicken Incubation (gefördert durch PasReform Hatchery Technology, NL) (2002)
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• Folgeprojekt Thermosensitivität (gefördert durch DFG) (2000 - 2005)
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• Development of endothermy in bird embryos (gefördert durch DFG) (2000 - 2004)
  Kooperation: Freie Universität Berlin, FB Veterinär-Medizin, AG Perinatal Development

• Thermosensitivität - neuronale hypothalamische Thermosensitivität beim Vogel und Beeinflussung durch pränatale Temperaturänderung (gefördert durch DFG) (1996 - 1998)
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• Aufbau eines elektrophysiologischen Labors für Lehre und Forschung (gefördert durch Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) (1991)

• Seit 2015: Chair AG12 (Physiologie) und Vorstandsmitglied der European Branches der World´s Poultry Science Association (WPSA)
• Seit 2009: Vorstandsmitglied der Deutschen Gruppe der WPSA
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• Seit 2018: Editor-in-Chief, European Poultry Science (EPS)
• Seit 2017: Editorial Board Member, Animals
• Seit 2010: Editorial Board Member,The Open Ornithology Journal (TOOJ)

• Gutachtertätigkeit für Forschungsförderungen und Fachzeitschriften
• Betreuung von Bachelor-, Master-, und Promotionsprojekten sowie Projekten von Gastwissenschaftlern

• EP2105048, amethod for growing poultry (2011)

Referierte Zeitschriften:

• Tatge, S., Boerjan, M., Halle, I., Tzschentke, B. (2020): Effects of short-term temperature training during the hatching phase under commercial conditions on hatching results and growing performance in male and female broiler chickens – three case studies. Eingereicht.
• Rancourt, R.C., Schellong, K., Tzschentke, B., Henrich, W., Plagemann, A. (2018): DNA methylation and expression of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene in the hypothalamus of three-week-old chickens show sex-specific differences. FEBS Open Bio, DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.12427.
• Halle, I., Lieboldt, M.A., Henning, M., Tzschentke, B. (2018): Pre-hatching temperature training improves performance in dual and laying-type cockerels fed with different protein and energy concentrations. Europ. Poult. Sci., 82, ISSN 1612-9199, © Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart. DOI: 10.1399/eps.2018.217.
• Bogatyrev, S., Yakimova, K.S., Tzschentke, B. (2017): Influence of leptin and GABAB-receptor agonist and antagonist on neurons of the hypothalamic infundibular nucleus in the chicken. J. Comp. Physio. A, 203 (4): 291–299.
• Halle, I., Tzschentke, B. (2017): Combined effect of short-term temperature stimulation during the hatching phase and of protein and energy concentrations in the diets on performance of laying-type cockerels of different strains. Europ .Poult. Sci., 81. ISSN 1612-9199, © Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart. DOI: 10.1399/eps.2017.174.
• Basta, D., Götze, R., Gröschel, M., jansen, S., Janke, O., Tzschentke, b., Boyle, P., Ernst, A. (2015): Bilateral changes of spontaneous activity within the central auditory pathway upon chronic unilateral intracochlear electrical stimulation. Otology & Neurotology, 36 (10): 1759-1765.
• Tzschentke, B., Bogatyrev, S., Schellong, K., Rancourt, R.C., Plagemann, A. (2015): Temporary prenatal hyperglycemia leads to postnatal neuronal ‘glucose-resistance’ in the chicken hypothalamus. Brain Res. 1618: 231-240.
• Rancourt, R.C., Schellong, K., Ott, R., Bogatyrev, S., Tzschentke, B., Plagemann, A. (2015): Acquired alterations of hypothalamic gene expression (INSR, LEPR, GLUT1 and GLUT3) in prenatally high-glucose exposed postnatal chickens do not coincide with significantly altered promoter DNA methylation. PlosOne DOI: 10.1371/ journal.pone.0119213.
• Nassar, M., Halle, I., Plagemann, A., Tzschentke, B. (2014): Detection of long-term influence of prenatal temperature stimulation on hypothalamic type-II iodothyronine deiodinase in juvenile female broiler chickens using a novel immunohistochemical amplification protocol. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 179: 120-124.
• Shahir, M. H., Dilmagani, S., Tzschentke, B. (2012): Early age cold conditioning of broilers: effects of timing and temperature. Brit. Poult. Sci. 53 (4): 538-544.
• Halle; I., Tzschentke, B., Henning, M., Köhler, P. (2012): Influence of temperature stimulation during the last 6 days of incubation on hatching results and later performance in Pekin ducks. Arch. Geflügelk. 76 (3): 176-183.
• El Sabry, M. I. M, Atta, A. M. M., Tzschentke, B., Ghrib, H. B. A., Stino, F. K. R. (2012): Potential use of Interleukin-2-rich supernatant adjuvant in Fayoumi Hens. Arch. Geflügelk. 76 (3): 162-167.
• Dunai, V., Tzschentke, B. (2012): Impact of environmental thermal stimulation on activation of hypothalamic neuronal nitric oxide synthase during the prenatal ontogenesis in Muscovy ducks. The Sci. World J., Neuroscience, doi:1100/2012/416936.
• Tzschentke, B., Rumpf, M. (2011): Embryonic development of endothermy (invited review). Respir. Physiol. Neurobiol. 178: 97-107.
• Halle, I., Tzschentke, B. (2011): Influence of temperature manipulation during the last 4 days of incubation on hatching results, post-hatching performance and adaptability to warm growing conditions in broiler chickens. J. Poult. Sci. 48: 97-105.
• Janke, O., Tzschentke, B. (2010): Long-lasting effect of changes in incubation temperature on heat stress induced neuronal hypothalamic c-Fos expression in chickens. Special Issue: Early development and epigenetic programming of body functions in birds (Ed. Tzschentke, B.). The Open Ornitho. J. 3: 150-155.
• Rumpf, M., Tzschentke, B. (2010): Perinatal acoustic communication in birds: why do birds vocalize in the egg? Special Issue: Early development and epigenetic programming of body functions in birds (Ed. Tzschentke, B.). The Open Ornitho. J. 3: 141-149.
• Tzschentke, B., Halle, I. (2009): Influence of temperature stimulation during the last 4 days of incubation on secondary sex ratio and later performance in male and female broiler chickens. Brit. Poult. Sci. 50: 634-640.
• Tzschentke, B. (2008): Monitoring the development of thermoregulation in poultry embryos and its influence by incubation temperature. Computers Electronics Agricult. 64: 61-71.
• Sallagundala, N., Yakimova, K., Tzschentke, B. (2007): Effect of GABAergic substances on firing rate and thermal coefficient of hypothalamic neurons in the juvenile chicken. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 148: 374-381.
• Tzschentke, B. (2007): Attainment of thermoregulation as affected by environmental factors (invited review). Poult. Sci. 86: 1025-1036.
• Tzschentke, B., Plagemann, A. (2006): Imprinting and critical periods in early development (invited review). World´s Poult. Sci. J. 62: 626-637.
• Yakimova, K., Sallagundala, N., Tzschentke, B. (2005): Influence of baclofen on temperature sensitive neurons in chicken hypothalamus. Methods Find. Exp. Clin. Pharmacol. 27 (6): 401-404.
• Basta, D., Tzschentke, B., Ernst, A. (2005): Noise-induced cell death in the medial geniculate body and primary auditory cortex. Neurosci. Letters 381 (1-2): 199-204.
• Tzschentke, B., Basta, D., Janke, O., Maier, I. (2004): Characteristics of early development of body functions and epigenetic adaptation to the environment in poultry: focused on development of central nervous mechanisms. Avian Poult. Biol. Rev. 15 (3/4): 107 -118.
• Loh, B., Maier, I., Winar, A., Janke, O., Tzschentke, B. (2004): Prenatal development of epigenetic adaptation processes in poultry: changes in metabolic and neuronal thermoregulatory mechanisms. Avian Poult. Biol. Rev. 15 (3/4): 119 - 128.
• Janke, O., Tzschentke, B., Boerjan, M. (2004): Comparative investigations of heat production and body temperature in modern chicken breeds. Avian Poult. Biol. Rev. 15 (3/4): 191 - 196.
• Tzschentke, B., Basta, D. (2002): Early development of neuronal hypothalamic thermosensitivity in birds: influence of epigenetic temperature adaptation. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 131, 825-832.
• Nichelmann, M., Tzschentke, B. (2002): Ontogeny of thermoregulation in precocial birds. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 131, 751-763.
• Janke, O., Tzschentke, B., Höchel, J., Nichelmann, M. (2002): Metabolic responses of chicken and Muscovy duck embryos to high incubation temperatures. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 131, 741-750.
• Nichelmann, M., Janke, O., Tzschentke, B. (2001): Efficiency of thermoregulation in precocial avian species during the prenatal period. J. therm. Biol. 26, 273–280.
• Tzschentke, B., Basta, D. (2000): Development of hypothalamic neuronal thermosensitivity in birds during the perinatal period. J. therm. Biol. 25, 119-123.
• Tzschentke, B., Basta, D., Gourine, A.V., Gourine, V.N. (2000): Influence of bombesin on neuronal hypothalamic thermosensitivity during the early postnatal period in the Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata ). Reg. Peptides 88, 33-39.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (2000): Influence of wind speed on total effective ambient temperature in three poultry species (Gallus gallus domesticus, Meleagris gallopavo f. domestica, Cairina moschata f. domestica). Arch. Geflügelk. 64, 1-8.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (1999): Development of avian thermoregulatory system during the early postnatal period: development of the thermoregulatory set-point. Ornis Fennica 76, 189-198.
• Nichelmann, M., Höchel, J., Tzschentke, B. (1999): Biological rhythms in birds - development, insights and perpectives (Review). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 124, 429-437.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (1997): Influence of prenatal and postnatal acclimation on nervous and peripheral thermoregulation. Ann. NY Acad. Sci. 813, 87-94.
• Basta, D., Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (1997): Temprature guardian neurons in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus. Brain Res. 767, 361-362.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M., Postel, T. (1996): Effects of ambient temperature, age and wind speed on the thermal balance of layer-strain fowls. Brit. Poult. Sci. 37, 501-520.

Weitere Publikationen:

• Tzschentke, B. (ab 2019): EPS – Geflügelwissenschaften online. Erscheint in loser Reihenfolge im DGS-Magazin für Geflügelwirtschaft, Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart.
• Tzschentke, B., Halle, I. (2016): Improvement of robustness and performance in meat-type chicken and ducks by short-term temperature training in the hatcher. LOHMANN Information, Vol. 50(2): 30-35.
• Tzschentke, B. (2014): Prägung physiologischer Regelsysteme: Wie die perinatale Umwelt Weichen stellt. In: Kulturen der Epigenetik: vererbt, codiert, übertragen, Hrsg., Lux, V., Richter, J.T., De Gruyter, Berlin.
• Tzschentke, B., Plagemann, A. (2013): International Innovation: The significance of prenatal conditions. Research Media Ltd., Healthcare, Issue 21: 112-114.
• Tzschentke, B. (2012): Chapter - Functional Brain Asymmetry, pp: 76-102. In: Anatomy of the human nervous system, text book in Russian, eds. Dunai, V.N., Tzschentke, B., Arintschina, N.G., Antonenko, A.N., Naawgustowa, B.W., Belorussian State-University, Mink, Belarus.
• Tzschentke, B., Tatge, S. (2012): Embryonic temperature training for robust chicks. World Poultry (Special Issue on Incubation), 3 (28): 8-10.
• Tzschentke, B., Halle, I. (2010): “Temperature training” during the last days of incubation: a new method to improve poultry performance. LOHMANN Information, 45(1): 27-33
• Tzschentke, B. (2010): Inkubation für die Zukunft (in Portugiesisch). Interview, Producao Animal, Avicultura, Brazil.
• Tzschentke, B. (2010): International: Ägypten, Universität Kairo. humboldt chancengleich 2: 20.
• Halle, I., Tzschentke, B. (2009): Ein Grad mehr kann viel bewirken. DGS- Magazin 31, 28-32.
• Tzschentke, B., Halle, I. (2008): WPC in Brisbane. Beitrag zur Leistungsverbesserung. DGS-Magazin 40, 6-7.
• Tzschentke, B. (2007): Chapters - Emotions, pp: 31-42, Music and Emotions, pp: 43-47, Functional Brain Asymmetry, pp: 67-92. In: Physiology of higher brain functions, text book in Russian, eds. Dunai, V.N., Tzschentke, B., Antonenko, A.N., Belorussian State-University, Mink, Belarus.
• Tzschentke, B. (2007): Was kann die Praxis von der Grundlagenforschung lernen? Arch. Geflügelk. 71, 142-143.
• Janke, O., Tzschentke, B. (2006): Hypothalamic c-fos expression of temperature experienced chick embryos after acute heat exposure. In: New insights into fundmental physiology and peri-natal adapation of domestic fowl, eds. Yahav, S. and Tzschentke, B., Nottingham University Press, pp. 109-115.
• Sallagundala, N., Yakimova, K., Tzschentke, B. (2006) Characterization of neuronal hypothalamic plasticity in chicken: a comparative analysis. In: New insights into fundmental physiology and peri-natal adapation of domestic fowl, eds. Yahav, S. and Tzschentke, B., Nottingham University Press, pp. 99-108.
• Tzschentke, B. (2005): Chapter - Role of hypothalamus in thermoregulation, pp: 48- 7. In: Physiology and anatomy in humans (regulatory systems), text book in Russian, eds. Dunai, V.N., Antonenko, A.N., Tzschentke, B., Belorussian State-University, Mink, Belarus.
• Tzschentke, B. (2005): Am Vogel lernen. Humboldt 3, 5.
• Teklu, Y., Janke, O., Hafez, H. M., El Kaiaty, A., Tzschentke, B. (2005): Proper development of turkey embryos is the result of proper management of incubation temperature. In: Turkey production: Prospects on future developments, ed. Hafez, H.M., Mensch & Buch Verlag, Germany, pp. 125-132.
• Tzschentke, B. (2002): Stimulate body functions of embryos and get them used to the post-hatch environment. World Poultry 10, 22-25.
• Vasilenko, V.Y., Petruchuk, T.A., Tzschentke, B. (1999): Neuronal cold sensitivity in hypothalamic slices of mammals and birds. In: Recent Advances in Thermal Biology, ed., Gourine, V.N., Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences, Minsk, Belarus, pp. 122-126.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (1995): Influence of acclimation on neuronal hypothalamic thermosensitivity. In: Thermoregulation and Temperature Adaptation, ed., Gourine, V.N., pp. 67-72. Institute of Physiology, Academy of Sciences, Minsk, Belarus.
• Tzschentke, B., Nichelmann, M. (1995): Different preference temperatures following prenatal cold adaptation: an effect of changes in the modulatory action of neuropeptides? In: Body temperature and metabolism, eds., Nagasaka, T., Milton, A.S., pp. 83-88. IPEC, Tokyo.
• Tzschentke, B., Schenda, J., Pierau, Fr.-K. (1994): Effects of cold adaptation on the modulatory action of TRH upon temperature sensitive and insensitive hypothalamic neurons of rats. In: Thermal Balance in Health and Disease. Advances in Pharmacological Science, eds., Zeisberger, E., Schönbaum, E., Lomax, P., pp. 67-72. Birkhäuser Verlag AG, Basel.
• Pierau, FR.-K., Schenda, J., Tzschentke, B., Konrad, M., Sann, H. (1993): Adaptive changes of hypothalamic thermosensitive neurons after exposition to cold environmental temperature. In: Life in the cold III: Ecological, Physiological, and Molecular Mechanisms, eds., Carey, C., Florant, G.L., Wunder, B. A., Horwitz, B., pp. 323-329. Westview Press, Boulder, San Francisco, Oxford.
• Nichelmann, M., Tzschentke, B. (1991): Thermoregulatorische Präferenzen: Sind sie ein Maß für die Optimierung des Stallklimas? In: Aktuelle Arbeiten zur artgerechten Tierhaltung, pp. 184-195. KTBL-Schrift 344, Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH Müster-Hiltrup.

Ausgewählte Vorträge:

• Incubation environment during final embryonic development and performance, robustness and welfare in poultry. General Assembly, French SNA (Syndicat National des Accouveurs), Bourg en Bresse, Frankreich, 2019.
• Incubation environment during final embryonic development and performance, robustness, and welfare in poultry. Plenary Lecture, PPC2019, Univerity Lomé and CERSA, Togo, 2019.
• Einflussfaktoren und Optimierungsmaßnahmen in der Brut Verbesserung von Tierwohl und Leistung durch Brutbedingungen. 23. Internationale Bioland Geflügeltagung, Bad Schussenried, 2019.
• Development of body functions and regulatory systems in poultry embryos (1). Importance of hatching phase as ‘critical period’ (2). PasgarScore: Introduction and practical application (3). Importance of incubation environment (temperature, light, acoustic) for embryonic development and post-hatching health, performance and welfare (4). Hatchery-Workshop for candidates involved in the internship and residency programs of the ECPVS, tiho Hannover, 2018.
• Innovationen in der Geflügelbrut: Bedeutung von Brutbedingungen im Schlupfzeitraum für Tierwohl und Leistung. DLG-Tagung, Celle, 2017.
• Temperaturtraining im Ei: Langzeiteffekte von Brutbedingungen im Schlupfzeitraum. 92. Fachgespräch über Geflügelkrankheiten (DVG Fachgruppe Geflügel und Deutsche Gruppe der WVPA), Hannover, 2017.
• Importance of incubation conditions in the hatching phase: improvement of robustness and performance by temperature training in the hatcher. Keynote Lecture, Symposium International Avicultura, Trujillo, Peru, 2016.
• Verbesserte Anpassungsfähigkeit und Leistung beim Geflügel durch Temperaturtraining im Ei. GdFuF-Tagung, FLI, Institut für Tierschutz und Tierhaltung, Celle, 2015.
• Different effects of chronic and short-term temperature changes during final incubation on post-hatching thermal adaptation and related body functions in precocial birds. Symposium: The impact of pre- and perinatal thermal environment on postnatal adaptability of thermoregulation and related physiological systems using the bird as model, 5th International Symposium on the Physiology and Pharamcology of Temperature Regulation (PPTR 2014): Thermal Physiology in a Changing Thermal World, Skukuza, Südafrika, 2014.
• Endothermy and homeothermy in late-term precocial bird embryos. 5th International Symposium on the Physiology and Pharamcology of Temperature Regulation (PPTR 2014): Thermal Physiology in a Changing Thermal World, Skukuza, Südafrika, 2014.
• The impact of environment during final development of poultry embryos with special focus on acoustic signals and communication. 6th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, Leuven, Belgien, 2013.
• Effect of Hatching Time on Poultry Behaviour: The Impact of Incubation Environment during the Last Days of Embryonic Development. Keynote Lecture, World Poultry Conference, Salvador Bahia, Brasilien, 2012.
• Prägung physiologischer Regelsysteme: Wie die perinatale Umwelt Weichen stellt. Workshop, Kulturelle Faktoren der Vererbung II: Formen, Zentrum für Literatur und Kulturforschung Berlin, 2012.
• Perinatal Adaptation and Imprinting of Physiological Control Systems. Keynote Lecture, Brain Seminar: International Workshop on Perinatal Effects Shaping Individual Phenotypes, Linköping University, Schweden, 2011.
• Manipulation of embryo temperature and its impact for broiler performance. Plenary Lecture, FACTA, 2011 Conference, Santos-SP, Brasilien, 2011.
• Embryonic temperature manipulation and its influence on thermoregulation and performance in poultry. Keynote Lecture, WIAS seminar, The embryonic life of chickens: Factors that influence development, Wageningen, NL, 2010.
• Optimierung von Brutbedingungen bei Hühnereiern. EuroTier 2010, ET-Forum Geflügel, 2010.
• Embryonic thermo-manipulation for quality and robustness in poultry. National Seminar on Egg Incubation: New Technologies, Campinas-SP, Brasilien, 2010.
• Influence of temperature stimulation during the last days of incubation on hatch results and later performance in male and female broiler chickens. Plenary Lecture, International Poultry Science Conference, Taba, Ägypten, 2009.
• Incubation temperature and embryonic metabolism. Plenary Lecture, IFRG meeting in conjunction with the Symposium on “Biology of breeding birds”, Edinburgh, UK, 2007.
• Managing the poultry embryo for later performance. Plenary Lecture, 4th International Poultry Conference, Sharm-El-Sheikh, Ägypten, 2007.
• Development of thermoregulation in poultry embryos and its influence by incubation temperature. 4th International Workshop on Smart Sensors in Livestock Monitoring, Gargnano (BRESCIA), Italien, 2006.
• Relationship between development in heat production and embryonic temperature and its influence by changes in incubation temperature. Meeting of the Incubation and Fertility Research Group, University of Lincoln, UK, 2006.
• Factors influencing attainment of thermoregulation. Managing the embryo for performance, Symposia for Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, Edmonton Alberta, Kanada, 2006.
• The bird embryo: a model for induction of epigenetic temperature adaptation. VIII World Congress of the International Society for Adaptive Medicine, Moscow, Russland, 2006.
• Der Vogelembryo als Modelltier zur Untersuchung der pränatalen Entwicklung von Körperfunktionen und der Induktion epigenetischer Anpassungsprozesse. Geburts- und Entwicklungsmedizinisches Kolloquium (Geko), Klinik für Geburtsmedizin, Charité, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, 2004.
• Development of thermoregulation. Keynote Lecture, Meeting of the Incubation and Fertility Research Group University of Lincoln, UK, 2004.
• Die Bedeutung früher Entwicklungsphasen für die spätere Leistungsfähigkeit beim Geflügel. Tierwissenschaftliches Seminar, Universität Hohenheim, Institut für Tierhaltung und Tierzüchtung, 2004.
• Perinatal Adaptation in Poultry. Keynote Lecture, 22nd World Poultry Congress, Istanbul, Türkei, 2004.
• Epigenetic adaptation and its impact on later development of body functions, health and welfare in animal and man. Keynote Lecture, Medic-Social Ecology of the Personality: State and Perspectives, Belarussian State University, Minsk, Belarus, 2004.
• Bird Egg Calorimetry. Workshop Methodological Problems in Biological Calorimetry, Universitätsklinik Würzburg, Neonatologie, 2003.
• Regularities in prenatal development of organ functions and control systems in poultry. Keynote Lecture (Developmental physiology). XII International Congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, Cairo, Ägypten, 2002.
• Energy saving mechanisms in the early development of thermoregulation in birds and mammals. Keynote Lecture, International Symposium Biomedical Problems of Thermophysiology, Minsk, Belarus, 2002.
• Epigenetic temperature adaptation in poultry- importance for animal welfare. Keynote Lecture, 11th European Poultry Conference, Bremen, 2002.
• New tools and technics for teaching in biology and veterinary medicine. Keynote Lecture, 7th Conference, The use of Advanced Educational Technologies for Improving Veterinary Teaching, Cairo University, Giza, Ägypten, 2002.
• The early development of neuronal hypothalamic thermosensitivity is influenced by epigenetic temperature adaptation. International Thermal Physiology Symposium, Neonatal Thermoregulation, Wollongong, Australien, 2000.
• Problems of epigenetic temperature adaptation in birds. Plenary Lecture, International Symposium Basic and Applied Thermophysiology, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology, Minsk, Belarus,2000.
• Plasticity of neuronal hypothalamic thermosensitivity in Muscovy ducklings during the early ontogeny: influence of bombesin. Keynote Lecture, Pawlow-Symposium The Role of Neuropeptides and Cytokines in the Control of Vital Functions, Minsk, Belarus, 1999.
• Different preference temperatures following prenatal cold adaptation: an effect of changes in the modulatory action of neuropeptides? The Second Joint Meeting of the Physiological Societies of Japan and U.K. and Eire. Nagoya-Symposium (Body Temperature and Metabolism), Japan, 1995.
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