Projects for bachelor’s and master’s theses
We offer a wide range of thesis opportunities, covering both applied and fundamental topics and focusing on many different animal species.
New licentiate thesis
Annica Hansson defended her licentiate thesis “Extended lactations in multiparous dairy cows” on October 24.
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Extended lactations in multiparous dairy cows
The aim of this project was to investigate the effect of extended calving intervals on fertility, milk production, and culling in the second lactation, as well as the relationship between calving intervals, milk yield in the second lactation, and cow mortality during the first month after calving. -
FAO honours global network that includes SLU's research farms
The Global Farm Platform (GFP), a network of research farms on six continents, has received prestigious technical recognition from the UN agency FAO. The farms, three of which are at SLU, contribute to more sustainable livestock production through experiments and demonstrations. -
Milk matters. Linking dairy cow feed to milk yield and quality, and child undernutrition in Northern Rwanda
This thesis aimed to study the association between keeping a lactating cow and the prevalence of stunting in smallholder households in the Northern Province of Rwanda.
THV report series
The reports in the THV series are based on current research and provide valuable insights into our various research areas.
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.