Biography
The research activities of Dr. Yan Landau focus on optimizing grazing management, animal nutrition, and the development of natural veterinary solutions. His work bridges applied field research with the implementation of advanced monitoring technologies.
His research includes the development of natural feed additives and botanical drugs—such as utilizing Pistacia lentiscus and other Mediterranean plants as alternatives for gastrointestinal worm treatment in small ruminants—as well as identifying nutraceuticals in olive-mill waste.
A central pillar of his work is dedicated to the management of grazing and Mediterranean woodlands. Dr. Landau has evaluated the role of grazing in reducing fire hazards and brush control, with a particular emphasis on integrating Druze and Bedouin flocks into the sustainable management of JNF forests and national parks.
In parallel, Dr. Landau develops advanced nutritional monitoring techniques, specifically focusing on the use of Fecal NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) to predict diet quality and intake in ranging livestock. His work also investigates sustainable fodder alternatives, such as wastewater-irrigated willow and rain – fed safflower, while assessing the compatibility of no-till wheat farming with stubble grazing.