Available degree projects
We offer a wide range of thesis opportunities, covering both applied and fundamental topics and focusing on many different animal species.
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News
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New doctoral thesis about methane from dairy cows
On February 6, Melania Angellotti successfully defended her doctoral thesis, “Inclusion of Asparagopsis spp. in Dairy Cow Diets to Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions – Animal and Microbial Responses” . -
Agroecology and Sustainable Intensification: the Values Beneath the Science
What does “sustainable agriculture” actually mean, and why do scientists disagree about it? -
New doctoral thesis on the microbial composition of the gut in salmonids
Shuowen Cao has studied how biological, environmental, and, above all, dietary factors affect the gut microbiota of salmonids, with a particular focus on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). -
Tracking climate shocks to build future resilience
What can past climate extremes teach us about resilience? Researchers at SLU’s Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) are studying long-term data on climate, farming, soils, and society to uncover patterns that could help us adapt to future challenges. -
New doctoral thesis on animal welfare at slaughter
This thesis contributes new knowledge about how animal welfare at slaughter can be improved and what economic significance this has for slaughterhouses.
New doctoral thesis about methane from dairy cows
Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare
SCAW is a centre at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) that focuses on animal welfare issues.
SLU Götala Beef and Lamb Research Centre
SLU’s research facility for beef and lamb production is located two kilometres outside Skara.