Animals – food, sport and companionship

At SLU, we develop knowledge about animals – both those close to humans and those in the wild. Interested in animal-based foods, farm animals, wild animals, sport and companion animals, ethology or veterinary medicine? Explore our activities in the field of animal science!

Stefan Gunnarsson, grayscale portrait photo.

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Larger livestock farms increase the risk of disease and nutrient leakage – and raise issues of animal welfare and ethics, says Stefan Gunnarsson, Senior Lecturer in Collaboration in Animal Production.

Knowledge bank: Animals

  • 2025-10-01

    What lies hidden beneath the surface?

    Recent advances in biosensor technology offer new opportunities to monitor fish welfare in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors can be put to use, their suitability and potential applications must be carefully evaluated.
  • 2025-08-26

    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.

Research: Animals