JAVIER MATEO OYAGÜE

JAVIER MATEO OYAGÜE is a Professor at the Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Universidad de León. His work focuses on ovine nutrition, meat quality optimization, and food safety, with a particular emphasis on dietary interventions and analytical methodologies.

• Research Interests: Metabolic programming in livestock, application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) for meat analysis, sustainable feed ingredients (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower), and lipid metabolism.
• Scientific Contributions: Pioneering studies on methionine supplementation long-term effects, sodium reduction in traditional meats using glasswort, and microbial safety through natural antimicrobials.
• Awards: Received the XI Premio Andrés Pintaluba (2023) for innovative research in dairy sheep feed.