Research

At the department of animal sciences, we conduct research in many different areas. On this page you can read about our current research divided into subject areas.

Anatomy

The subject of domestic animal anatomy covers the knowledge of the structure of the organism, from the whole animal to the structures and functions of cells, focusing mainly on food-producing, sport and companion animals. It also includes histology and functional anatomy, in particular biomechanical principles that enable and constrain movement.

Applied Genetics

Research in applied genetics focuses on how we can use breeding to improve traits such as production, performance, health, fertility and temperament in domestic animal populations. We conduct research on food-producing animals in agriculture and fish farming, as well as on sports and companion animals.

Bacteriology

The research profile of the Section of Bacteriology includes the pathogenicity and pathways of bacteria important in veterinary medicine.

Immunology

Basic immunological research focusing on the interaction between infectious agents and the host immune system.

Parasitology

Focus on sustainable control methods of parasitic infections in animals. Our research includes diagnostic development, drug resistance studies and basic studies of parasite population genetics and transmission biology.

Pathology

Focus on connective tissue diseases involving skeletal and circulatory systems in domestic animals, with a translational approach to human medicine.

Pharmacology

In pharmacology, we perform research with the ambition of developing safe and effective medicines for all animal species, with animal welfare and animal health in focus. The knowledge can often be used comparatively for human medicine as well. We also develop methods for a safe and optimized doping control.

Physiology

The subject of pet neurophysiology covers brain processes relevant to learning and memory, stress, emotions and personality, and how the brain is affected by various diseases

Quantitative genetics

Quantitative genetics involves theoretical models for the analysis and interpretation of so-called complex traits.

Toxicology

Research in toxicology is divided into environmental toxicology, food safety toxicology and molecular toxicology.

Veterinary biochemistry

Research in biochemistry aims to elucidate mechanisms at the molecular level. Here, e.g. processes leading to the aggregation of proteins, enzymes involved in the metabolism of nucleotides, molecular mechanisms in inflammation and the production of artificial spider silk.

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Veterinary Public Health

Intra- and interdisciplinary projects in different parts of the world where conditions for good animal and human health vary.

Virology

Research on viruses of veterinary and public health importance, pathogenesis and viral-host interaction of viral infection and applications of high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies and bioinformatics, etc.

Published: 29 April 2024 - Page editor: hbio-webb@slu.se

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