Departments
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Department of Animal Biosciences
Welcome to the department where we teach and research in areas ranging from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to whole animal structure and function! Our main subjects are anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics and One Health. Our research covers production animals, companion animals, laboratory animals and wildlife. -
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Our aim is to advance responsible animal management, welfare, and sustainable food production while ensuring high product quality. Through research and education, we focus on feed and nutrition, management and environment, ethology and animal ethics, as well as animal welfare and protection. -
Department of Clinical Sciences
We provide education and conduct research in clinical and comparative veterinary medicine and animal care. We also provide animal health care at SLU University Animal Hospital.
About us
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science conducts research and education with focus on domesticated animals, and always with animal protection and welfare in mind.
Contact the VH faculty
Here you can find contact information to the management and office of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (VH).
Swedish Veterinary Medicine 250 Years
Swedish veterinary medicine and veterinary education celebrated 250 years in 2025. For two and a half centuries, veterinarians have been trained for the animals, public health, and sustainable living.
The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine
The award celebrates exceptional scientific research that has contributed to improving the welfare of companion animals, horses, or livestock in the Nordic countries.
Subscribe to Animals research news
Would you like to receive the latest findings about domesticated animals? At the VH faculty, we conduct research on farm animals as well as sports and companion animals. We collect the latest research in a digital newsletter.
Collaboration at the VH faculty
Collaboration with industry, authorities and organisations is a natural part of SLU activities. The university contributes with knowledge and competence in various collaboration projects.