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.
Doctoral thesis on probiotics and prebiotics in pigs
Lidija Arapovic has studied how early dietary supplements affect the gut microbiota, metabolism and behaviour of pigs.
News
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SLU leads the way in developing future fish feed
Farmed rainbow trout of the future is now available on the market. The fish has been fed a new feed where traditional ingredients like soy and fishmeal have been replaced by mussels, insects and fungal protein. The initiative is led by SLU, Axfoundation and 25 other partners. -
Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen receives 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine
Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen, Danish veterinarian and professor of veterinary pathology, has been awarded the 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine. The award is presented by SLU in collaboration with Agria. -
Animal welfare controls - but how? Progress towards better welfare for Swedish dairy cows
To ensure the welfare of dairy cows in Sweden there is legislation and controls on dairy farms. But are today's animal welfare controls really optimally designed to understand and monitor the physical and mental well-being of cows? These are questions asked by research - that have now been answered.
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.