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

  • 2025-06-30

    Prevalence of orthopedic diagnoses in insured Swedish warmblood riding horses

    Lameness is by far the most common health problem in Swedish warmblooded riding horses (SWB). Researchers at SLU have investigated the proportion of orthopedic problems in different groups of the SWB population, including differences between jumping and dressage horses, conducted for the first time.
  • 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.

Research: Animals