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SLU launches large-scale fish tracking – aiming to provide new insights about fish in the Baltic Sea
SLU has deployed 80 acoustic receivers along two lines in the Baltic Sea. By listening for signals from tagged fish, the receivers will reveal migration routes and uncover new insights on life beneath the waves. This is important for both research and management of fish in the Baltic Sea.
A day of high-tech and agriculture at SLU
On June 12, 2025, a symposium about digital agriculture and forestry was held at SLU. Around 140 researchers, students, professionals and decision-makers gathered to share groundbreaking technological developments, through lectures, posters and field demonstrations.
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Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen receives 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine
Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen, Danish veterinarian and professor of veterinary pathology, has been awarded the 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine. The award is presented by SLU in collaboration with Agria. -
Insects could be key to more sustainable animal feed
Insects are being highlighted as part of the solution for a more circular food production system. But what needs to happen for them to become a natural part of the feed chain? SLU researcher Cecilia Lalander answers questions about the potential of insects in a sustainable and circular food system. -
Scientists map aspen tree genes across seasons, creating a detailed genetic roadmap
Aspen trees follow a precise annual rhythm, shaped by the changing seasons. Researchers at UPSC have mapped this natural calendar at the genetic level, comparing trees grown outdoors and in the lab. Their study offers a detailed look into the molecular choreography behind the trees’ seasonal life. -
Chromosome doubling helps plants find new niches, but there are hidden risks
During evolution, plants sometimes acquire an extra complete set of chromosomes. This leads to greater genetic variation and opportunities to expand in new environments. However, it may also lead to the accumulation of harmful mutations in the genome, which can be a long-term threat.
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Sustainable Nutrients
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Waste conversion by insects: validation of a new method for improved performance
The bioconversion of biowaste using larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a novel technology that has been gaining prominent attention worldwide. -
The hunt for the perfect castration in horses
Most stallions are castrated, mainly for husbandry purposes. Despite being the most commonly performed surgical procedure in horses, there is a lack of established best practice. The aim of this project is to provide evidence-based guidance to veterinarians and horse owners.
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How medicine residues in water affect young salmon
Imagine you are a young salmon making a long and dangerous journey from the river to the sea. -
Mapping bird flu risks will prevent future outbreaks
Since 2020, bird flu has affected around twenty food-producing poultry farms in Sweden, leading to the death or culled of nearly 2.4 million poultry. -
Pests and pathogens cause devastation in nature reserves
It may be tempting to perceive damaged forests as primarily a problem for the forest owner or the industry. A factor affecting price on wood, but of limited importance to society.