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News and events
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New floating platform for seal-safe coastal fishing in southern Sweden
The push-up trap is a vital tool for coastal fishing in northern Sweden, keeping seals away from the catch. In the southern Baltic Sea, algae growth and difficult cleaning have hampered its use. SLU has now developed a work raft to make the job easier and improve fishers’ working conditions. -
New figures on biological nitrogen fixation in nature: Climate models may need to be adjusted
The total amount of nitrogen acquired in forests, prairies and other natural areas via biological nitrogen fixation might be lower than previously estimated. This is indicated in a new study, which has climate implications, as plants need the element to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. -
The noble crayfish in danger – new animated film aims to inspire action
The situation for the noble crayfish, our only native freshwater crayfish species, is critical. The species has disappeared from large parts of Sweden and Finland. Now, a new animated film aims to engage a new generation through a story that blends loss with hope for the future.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Participatory design of biochar filters for small scale wastewater treatment
FORMAS has granted 3 mkr to implement multi-actor engagement and particpatory design approach to understand how socio-technical factors affect the development of biochar-based systems as an alternative for onsite wastewater treatment in Sweden. -
Genetic diversity in past and present Swedish sheep
We want to find out how much genetic variation there is in the Swedish sheep breeds. We also want to compare modern sheep with sheep that existed in Sweden in the past. -
The genes of the black sheep
Several genes affecting the wool's colour in sheep are known. Two of these genes are examined in this project by reading the DNA letters of some Swedish sheep breeds.
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Evaluation of new protection against summer eczema
Summer eczema, or insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), is a severe chronic skin inflammation in horses caused by a hypersensitivity to the saliva of biting insects. The disease is common but unfortunately difficult to treat. In addition, the extent of suffering caused by the disease is still unknown. -
Low unavoidable losses of phosphorus in foals
Knowledge of the phosphorus requirements of horses at different ages is important. On the one hand, phosphorus is a vital nutrient and a valuable natural resource, and on the other hand, overfeeding can contribute to eutrophication as excess is excreted in the faeces. -
The movement of the horse's withers can show which leg is lame
When a horse that lame on a front leg relieves its bad leg, it nods its head. However, studies have shown that even some hind leg lameness horses can show a head movement that looks very similar. Therefore it can be difficult for veterinarians to determine which leg the horse actually has pain in.
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