Knowledge bank: Animals
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Yeast in feed can improve fish immune function
The yeast Yarrowia lipolytica may be of interest as an ingredient in animal feed due to its good nutritional composition and the presence of immune-stimulating substances. -
Stress hormones in cats can be evaluated with hair analysis
Stress in cats can be difficult to detect, but measuring cortisol levels in hair can be an important tool in the assessment, SLU researchers show in a new study published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports.
Research: Animals
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Creating meaning on the climate crisis — An investigation of commercial algorithms as communication participants
This project examines how Google, Facebook et al. contribute to creating meaning on the climate crisis. These algorithmic information systems are invisible but omnipresent communication participants in today´s society. -
Vallsat: Satellite-based digital tools for ley management
In this project, we update satellite data with simple dynamic models for leys, to improve the forecasts of harvest time and nutrient content and create a useful decision support system (DSS).