Swedish Veterinary Medicine 250 years
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Research
Research projects
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The infectious load in the pig stable
The aim of the project is to evaluate different methods to measure the “infectious load” in pig stables, and use selected methods to investigate the influence of the floor structure and practises for cleaning and disinfection, on the 'infectious load'. -
Brachycephal Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BOAS)
Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BOAS) is a common upper airway condition in brachycephalic dogs, i.e. dogs with an extremely blunt nose, such as Pugs, English and French Bulldogs. -
Good bone health in sows - can recording objective measures of gait analysis and physical activity improve bone health in sows?
Lameness and poor bone quality are major welfare problems in pig farming and are one of the most common reasons for the premature death of sows. -
Osteoarthritis - obesity focus
The project aims to increase knowledge about the cause, disease progression and methods for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) in cats.
Research groups
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Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science (BLAS)
The research at the Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science (BLAS) aims to make better use of data automatically collected at high-tech farms so that management and breeding of future generations of dairy cows may be as efficient as possible.
News & Events
News
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The Swedish Hygiene Prize 2025 is awarded to Todd Alsing Johansson
The Swedish Hygiene Prize 2025 is awarded to Todd Alsing Johansson, Doctor in Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control at SLU. -
New European collaborative project aims to find circular solutions for the food production of the future
RELOOP is a European collaborative project focusing on sustainable farming, with the goal of equipping both trainers and students with the tools to shape a greener, more circular future.