Thomas Bartels

Dr. Thomas Bartels serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry (ITT), part of Germany's federal Thünen Institute in Celle. His work bridges rigorous scientific investigation with practical agricultural applications, focusing on tangible improvements in animal welfare standards for commercial farming operations.

His research portfolio centers on poultry production systems, with specialized expertise in:

• Non-invasive animal welfare monitoring through glucocorticoid analysis in biological matrices
• Pest control innovation using cold plasma technology against Dermanyssus gallinae
• Environmental optimization including light management in turkey housing
• Translational research through industry-science collaboration networks

Current projects demonstrate strong applied focus, including the Practice and Science Broiler Production Innovation Network and development of field-deployable plasma systems for poultry mite control. Dr. Bartels supervises graduate theses and contributes to the Thünen Institute's mission of generating science-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. His contact details include telephone +49 5141 3846 119 and institutional address at Dörnbergstraße 25/27, 29223 Celle, Germany.