Research projects

The purpose of this project is to develop scientific basis that makes it easier for Swedish chicken farmers to determine whether it is justified to add biochar to chicken feed.

How can milk yield be maintained after moving to pasture by adjusting feeding in the barn?

This project aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of livestock production to increase food security in a world challenged by climate change. Duckweed, a small aquatic plant, could provide an alternative and sustainable feed resource for dairy cows.

The taste and smell of milk can sometimes be disrupted. One of the problems is when the milk has the scent and taste of blueberries. This can affect the quality of an entire milk silo at the dairy and the quality of the products made of it.

The research at the Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science (BLAS) aims to make better use of data automatically collected at high-tech farms so that management and breeding of future generations of dairy cows may be as efficient as possible.

Our research on management of ruminants primarily covers dairy cows. Research projects often include animal welfare, animal health, the efficiency of production systems and possibilities to adjust grazing, housing and technology to the biology of the animals.

We research and teach about ruminant feeding and nutrition both nationally and globally. Our research aims to develop knowledge on how different feeding strategies, feed ingredients, and feed additives affect the animals, production, and environmental impact.