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!

Knowledge bank: Animals

  • 2025-06-12

    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.
  • 2025-05-13

    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