https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/ Minh-Xuan Truong has studied the audience of Den stora älgvandringen (The great moose migration) for a couple of years now. This is what he found. Read his own story! https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/moore-than-just-moose/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/moore-than-just-moose/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:23:18 +0200 How is food production affected when a country is at war? A new study gathers experiences from Ukrainian farmers and veterinarians – knowledge that can provide important insights for Sweden's crisis preparedness. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/lessons-from-war-ukrainian-farmers-can-strengthen-swedens-food-security/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/lessons-from-war-ukrainian-farmers-can-strengthen-swedens-food-security/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:11:28 +0200 Reduced availability of natural pasture in reindeer husbandry has made winter feeding more common in Sweden and Norway. But feeding in enclosures is linked to a higher incidence of certain diseases, according to a survey study which has been compiled in a fact sheet. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/what-does-winter-feeding-mean-for-reindeer-health-and-welfare/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/what-does-winter-feeding-mean-for-reindeer-health-and-welfare/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:05:20 +0200 Horses' metabolism is affected by whether they are fed a diet with or without starch, a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows. Differences between diets can have an impact on health, performance and behavior, according to researchers behind the study. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-starchy-concentrated-feed-affects-horses-metabolism/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-starchy-concentrated-feed-affects-horses-metabolism/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:58:13 +0200 The prevalence of puppy mortality among Swedish dogs was previously unknown. A comprehensive Swedish study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) on puppy health and puppy mortality, with unique information on 10,124 puppies from 1,791 litters, has recently been published. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/the-more-the-better-many-young-dogs-in-the-kennel-are-linked-to-increased-puppy-mortality/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/the-more-the-better-many-young-dogs-in-the-kennel-are-linked-to-increased-puppy-mortality/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:53:02 +0200 How Swedish veterinarians and cat owners make decisions about treating cats with diabetes has been investigated in two studies from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The results show the importance of individualized treatment and good communication between veterinarian and pet owner. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/focusing-on-the-individuals-best-interests--when-making-decisions-about-the-care-of-cats-with-diabetes/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/focusing-on-the-individuals-best-interests--when-making-decisions-about-the-care-of-cats-with-diabetes/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:49:36 +0200 Hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are common joint diseases in dogs that can cause pain, lameness and reduced quality of life. A study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences examines differences in the incidence of the diseases between different breeds. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/clear-differences-between-dog-breeds-when-it-comes-to-hip-and-elbow-dysplasia/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/clear-differences-between-dog-breeds-when-it-comes-to-hip-and-elbow-dysplasia/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:43:25 +0200 The Gotland cow became extinct in the early 1950s. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have extracted DNA from two skulls from the Gotland cow.The results show that the Gotland cow is more closely related to the SRB breed than to modern-day landraces of cows. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/scientists-extract-dna-from-the-extinct-gotland-cow/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/scientists-extract-dna-from-the-extinct-gotland-cow/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:36:45 +0200 There is great variation in infection control on Swedish poultry farms and also room for improvement, according to a study by the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA) and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/fjaderfa/large-variations-in-infection-control-on-poultry-farms/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/fjaderfa/large-variations-in-infection-control-on-poultry-farms/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:32:07 +0200 How environmental aspects of sustainability interact with profitability and social sustainability differs between different production orientations and sizes of animal farms, according to a sub-study in a large project led by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/connections-between-different-aspects-of-sustainability-on-european-animal-farms/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/connections-between-different-aspects-of-sustainability-on-european-animal-farms/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:28:23 +0200 PFAS are harmful chemicals that are hard to break down and can enter our bodies through drinking water. Since drinking water is essential, SLU researchers are developing methods to purify PFAS and prevent them from reaching our water sources. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Stop-the-amount-of-PFAS-in-circulation/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Stop-the-amount-of-PFAS-in-circulation/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:33:50 +0200 Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/why-ditches-matter-a-research-perspective/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/why-ditches-matter-a-research-perspective/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:40:48 +0200 What assumptions, values ​​and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/assumptions-and-values-influence-research-on-agricultural-sustainability/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/assumptions-and-values-influence-research-on-agricultural-sustainability/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:45:30 +0200 In modern dairy farming, the calf is commonly separated from the cow within a few hours of birth and is then fed milk or milk replacer with little opportunity for natural suckling. A new study from SLU examined two different systems where cow and calf have contact after birth. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/how-calves-drink-milk-when-mum-is-around/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/how-calves-drink-milk-when-mum-is-around/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:18:03 +0200 Earthworms are important “ecosystem engineers” that contribute to a range of ecosystem services. But earthworms are sensitive to disturbances in their environment. A thesis has increased the knowledge on how soil compaction impacts earthworm burrowing activity. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Earthworms-burrowing-and-capacity-to-deliver-ecosystem-services-threatened-by-soil-compaction/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Earthworms-burrowing-and-capacity-to-deliver-ecosystem-services-threatened-by-soil-compaction/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:42:06 +0200 Peat use in horticulture is increasingly discussed due to its climate-relevance and the disturbance of mires. At the same time, peat is the most important, natural horticultural growing media constituent. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Rewetting-after-peat-extraction-and-Sphagnum-Farming/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/Rewetting-after-peat-extraction-and-Sphagnum-Farming/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:49:09 +0200 When Ukrainians rebuild their lives after liberation from Russian occupation, some restoration efforts matter more than others. By visiting villages, SLU researchers found that actions such as restoring gardens and demining forest are crucial for people’s well-being – yet they are often overlooked. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/ltv/local-voices-uncover-hidden-needs-in-ukraines-post-war-recovery/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/ltv/local-voices-uncover-hidden-needs-in-ukraines-post-war-recovery/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:39:40 +0200 Interest in the use of open barns on Swedish horse farms is increasing as an alternative to keeping horses in box stalls. What is the best way to introduce new horses to the facility's automated feeding system? https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/introduction-to-automatic-forage-stations-and-measurement-of-forage-intake-rate-in-an-active-open-barn-for-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/introduction-to-automatic-forage-stations-and-measurement-of-forage-intake-rate-in-an-active-open-barn-for-horses/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:33:36 +0200 Free faecal liquid (FFL) is a condition in horses which manifests as differential defecation of solid and liquid phases of faeces. The etiology of FFL is currently unknown, but deviances in the hindgut microbiota has been suggested to be of importance. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/faecal-bacterial-composition-in-horses-with-and-without-free-faecal-liquid/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/faecal-bacterial-composition-in-horses-with-and-without-free-faecal-liquid/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:08:52 +0200 In the EU project GenTORE, we developed and tested genomic tools to optimize resilience and efficiency at the animal and system levels. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/gentore/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/gentore/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:30:30 +0200 As milking robots become more common on Swedish farms, the way to detect mastitis is changing. Where daily contact between humans and animals was once relied on, monitoring is now done via sensors. An SLU study has investigated how farms with robots work with cows' udder health. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/robotic-milking-requires-more-than-just-technology/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/robotic-milking-requires-more-than-just-technology/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:05:00 +0200 In 2023, Sweden was hit by its first outbreak of African swine fever, and local hunters played a key role in managing the outbreak. A new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) examines hunters’ experiences of working with the outbreak. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/from-disaster-to-hope--how-local-hunters-view-the-outbreak-of-african-swine-fever/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/from-disaster-to-hope--how-local-hunters-view-the-outbreak-of-african-swine-fever/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:03:00 +0200 Boar semen can be cooled and stored without antibiotics if it is first centrifuged through a colloid to separate the sperm from bacteria, a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows. The method could reduce the use of antibiotics in food production. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/gris/colloidal-centrifugation-of-boar-semen-could-reduce-antibiotic-use-during-insemination/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/gris/colloidal-centrifugation-of-boar-semen-could-reduce-antibiotic-use-during-insemination/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Letting trotting horses compete without shoes – so-called barefoot trotting – can make them faster, but also increase the risk of wear and tear and damage to the hooves. Now, a new Swedish study shows that differences in gene expression can determine which horses have naturally stronger hooves. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/genes-reveal-what-makes-horse-hooves-strong-for-barefoot-trotting-introduction/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/genes-reveal-what-makes-horse-hooves-strong-for-barefoot-trotting-introduction/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Dental problems are very common in dogs and cats, yet they are often overlooked in animal healthcare. A new study from SLU shows that both veterinary students and animal care students feel unsure about their dental skills as they approach graduation. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/students-feel-unprepared-for-small-animal-dentistry/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/students-feel-unprepared-for-small-animal-dentistry/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Sustainable eating habits is often about the environmental impact of food, but human and animal welfare are also important aspects. For a more balanced evaluation of our eating habits, researchers at SLU have developed indicators for animal welfare and the use of antibiotics in animals. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/lagar-besiktning-mm/consider-animal-welfare-and-antibiotic-use-when-evaluating-food-sustainability/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/lagar-besiktning-mm/consider-animal-welfare-and-antibiotic-use-when-evaluating-food-sustainability/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Crossbreeding has long been a natural part of breeding work in certain animal species, particularly pigs and poultry. The main objective of Julie Clasen's doctoral project was to study systematic crossbreeding and other breeding tools in Swedish dairy herds. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/Crossbreeding-in-dairy-cows-new-breeding-tools-for-more-sustainable-milk-and-meat-production/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/notkreatur/Crossbreeding-in-dairy-cows-new-breeding-tools-for-more-sustainable-milk-and-meat-production/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:44:23 +0200 Social stress is something that can affect both behavior, physiological functions and, ultimately, health. A new study by, among others, researchers from SLU shows that fish with a "shy and cautious" personality type suffered particularly serious consequences from social stress. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/social-stress-had-particularly-serious-consequences-for-shy-fish/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/social-stress-had-particularly-serious-consequences-for-shy-fish/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:01:40 +0200 The system surrounding homeless cats needs to be more stable. Today, it is based on cat shelters performing tasks, without full cost coverage, that are actually the responsibility of the authorities, according to a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/homeless-cats-suffer-in-a-failing-system/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/homeless-cats-suffer-in-a-failing-system/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:14:46 +0200 An extensive archive of bore core samples was given a new lease of life as a resource for forest researchers. One of the researchers benefiting from the archive is Kelley Bassett. Using the bore cores, she produces new knowledge about forest growth and health. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/unique-archive-provides-new-opportunities-for-researchers/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/unique-archive-provides-new-opportunities-for-researchers/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:23:42 +0200 Recent advances in biosensor technology offer new opportunities to monitor fish welfare in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors can be put to use, their suitability and potential applications must be carefully evaluated. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/vad-finns-dolt-under-ytan/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/vad-finns-dolt-under-ytan/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:50:20 +0200 Facilitators of collaborative policy making on sustainability issues often face heated debates and conflicting truths. They are on the front lines when facts are contested and emotions run high. A study explores their experiences and presents strategies for navigating post-truth situations. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/three-strategies-for-collaborative-policy-making/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/nj/three-strategies-for-collaborative-policy-making/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:08:41 +0200 Imagine you are a young salmon making a long and dangerous journey from the river to the sea. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/fish-behaviour-drug-residues/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/fish-behaviour-drug-residues/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:58:11 +0200 Since 2020, bird flu has affected around twenty food-producing poultry farms in Sweden, leading to the death or culled of nearly 2.4 million poultry. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/fjaderfa/mapping-bird-flu-risks-will-prevent-future-outbreaks/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/fjaderfa/mapping-bird-flu-risks-will-prevent-future-outbreaks/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:50:37 +0200 It may be tempting to perceive damaged forests as primarily a problem for the forest owner or the industry. A factor affecting price on wood, but of limited importance to society. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/pests-and-pathogens-cause-devastation-in-nature-reserves/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/pests-and-pathogens-cause-devastation-in-nature-reserves/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:04:22 +0200 Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (S. equi) is transmitted via contact with infected horses or fomites such as equipment or surfaces of the stable environment. Effective cleaning and sanitation is essential to minimize risk of fomite-associated infections. This study assessed cleaning effectiveness. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Cleaning-of-stables-and-riding-equipment-is-important-to-prevent-the-spread-of-strangles/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Cleaning-of-stables-and-riding-equipment-is-important-to-prevent-the-spread-of-strangles/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:57:13 +0200 Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease with slow progression. It can be difficult to detect early signs of disease when the horse does not have clinical symptoms such as lameness. A non-invasive diagnostic method to detect early stages of the disease would therefore be desirable. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/a-novel-surrogate-biomarker-for-equine-osteoarthritic-sub-chondral-bone-sclerosis/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/a-novel-surrogate-biomarker-for-equine-osteoarthritic-sub-chondral-bone-sclerosis/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:37:44 +0200 Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory tract that can cause breathing difficulties and reduced performance in horses. The disease often causes an accumulation of mast cells or other inflammatory cells in the airways, but the role of mast cells in equine asthma is not known. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/New-insights-into-mast-cells-in-equine-asthma/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/New-insights-into-mast-cells-in-equine-asthma/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:26:40 +0200 When a horse becomes lame it moves asymmetrically, which can be measured objectively during a lameness examination. However, studies have shown that a very large proportion of horses, trained and competed, also move asymmetrically: Raising the question of whether there are causes other than pain. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Presence-of-movement-asymmetries-in-foals/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Presence-of-movement-asymmetries-in-foals/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:33:01 +0200 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. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/evaluation-of-new-protection-against-summer-eczema/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/evaluation-of-new-protection-against-summer-eczema/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:17:51 +0200 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. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/low-unavoidable-losses-of-phosphorus-in-foals/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/low-unavoidable-losses-of-phosphorus-in-foals/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:08:41 +0200 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. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/the-movement-of-the-horses-withers-can-show-which-leg-is-lame/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/the-movement-of-the-horses-withers-can-show-which-leg-is-lame/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:52:00 +0200 A lame horse tries to relieve the pain by moving asymmetrically in trot, which today can be measured objectively. However, research has shown that movement asymmetries are very common even in horses in training that are considered healthy. Could the movement asymmetries be due to other than pain? https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/relationship-between-movement-asymmetries-and-laterality-in-riding-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/relationship-between-movement-asymmetries-and-laterality-in-riding-horses/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:38:21 +0200 Many diseases in humans and animals affect the skin and several of these also affect the hair follicles, including some types of skin cancer that start in the pigment-producing stem cells of the hair follicles. Horses are now being used as a model for research in this area. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/choice-of-sampling-method-when-studying-the-hair-follicle/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/choice-of-sampling-method-when-studying-the-hair-follicle/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:20:36 +0200 Gut bacteria communicate with the immune system and the brain, and are important for gastrointestinal health and gut wall function. Although products to support the horse's gut flora are available on the market, their effect has rarely been scientifically investigated. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/racehorses-gut-flora-changed-by-prebiotics/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/racehorses-gut-flora-changed-by-prebiotics/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:10:28 +0200 Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is the most common cause of the painful hoof disease laminitis in horses. In recent years, several different methods for diagnosing EMS have been developed, making it difficult to compare results between studies. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/carbohydrate-pellets---a-better-way-to-diagnose-ems/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/carbohydrate-pellets---a-better-way-to-diagnose-ems/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:02:47 +0200 Dewormer resistance in horses is a growing global problem resulting from decades of regular deworming. Researchers have now shown that selective deworming, which is widely used in Sweden, produces good and sustainable results with the deworming agent ivermectin. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/good-resistance-status-on-horse-farms-using-selective-deworming/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/good-resistance-status-on-horse-farms-using-selective-deworming/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:40:41 +0200 There is currently very little objective data on performance in relation to scoring in the sport of dressage. Therefore, in an international collaboration, researchers have analyzed the movement patterns of horses and riders, and investigated whether there are links to judges' scoring. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/what-in-the-dressage-horses-and-riders-movement-pattern-affects-the-judges-scoring/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/what-in-the-dressage-horses-and-riders-movement-pattern-affects-the-judges-scoring/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:27:04 +0200 Icelandic horses are very popular in Sweden and can be ridden in the extra gaits tölt and flying pace. However, there is a lack of knowledge about whether their ability to perform extra gaits affects the movement pattern in lameness, which could increase the risk of misdiagnosis. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-can-you-tell-if-an-icelandic-horse-is-lame-on-a-front-leg/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-can-you-tell-if-an-icelandic-horse-is-lame-on-a-front-leg/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:19 +0200 The interest in riding and driving horses without shoes is high and can increase the performance of the horse. However, not all horses have hooves of a good enough quality to withstand the rigors of, for example, a trotting race, why knowledge to do an accurate assessment is important. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/different-chemical-composition-in-the-hoof-of-horses-racing-barefoot/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/different-chemical-composition-in-the-hoof-of-horses-racing-barefoot/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:50:27 +0200 Overweight and lameness are common in riding school horses. It is already known that increased bodyweight in Icelandic horses negatively affects their movement and rideability, can it be the same for Swedish riding school horses? https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/movement-patterns-and-temperament-of-riding-school-horses-are-linked-to-their-body-score/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/movement-patterns-and-temperament-of-riding-school-horses-are-linked-to-their-body-score/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:37:06 +0200 Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a disease complex involving severe changes in the metabolism of horses, which, despite proper feeding and care, are at risk of laminitis. A drug that prevents these already severely ill horses from developing laminitis is highly desirable. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/effective-treatment-prevents-laminitis-due-to-ems/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/effective-treatment-prevents-laminitis-due-to-ems/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:13:40 +0200 Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. In antibiotic treatment, it is beneficial to use as often as possible narrow-spectrum antibiotics that kill only the bacteria causing the disease, in order to counteract increasing antibiotic resistance. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/international-cooperation-for-safer-penicillin-dosing-in-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/international-cooperation-for-safer-penicillin-dosing-in-horses/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:04:18 +0200 Linear trait description was introduced in young horse evaluations for SWB-horses more than ten years ago. Now, for the first time, researchers at SLU have investigated how the traits differ between jumping and dressage horses, and to what extent the traits are linked to competition performance. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/clear-relationship-between-linear-traits-and-performance-in-swedish-warmbloods/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/clear-relationship-between-linear-traits-and-performance-in-swedish-warmbloods/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:54:40 +0200 Despite the fact that the trotting sport has been very popular for decades, in Sweden and international, relatively little is known about how different training programs affect horses in their early years. New results show how young horses' metabolism was affected by two different training programs. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/high-intensity-training-of-young-racehorses-affects-metabolism/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/high-intensity-training-of-young-racehorses-affects-metabolism/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:48:47 +0200 When horses suffer orthopaedic injuries, lameness is the most common symptom of orthopaedic pain. Some types of pain, such as severe acute orthopaedic pain, have been linked by researchers to changes in horses' facial expressions. But, does this also apply to mild orthopaedic pain? https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-do-horses-facial-expressions-change-with-lameness/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-do-horses-facial-expressions-change-with-lameness/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:10:10 +0200 Chronic or recurrent uveitis is a relatively common and very serious autoimmune eye disease in horses that can lead to blindness. It is often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, which in long-term treatment carries a high risk of side effects. Now a new treatment has been evaluated in Sweden. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/results-and-side-effects-of-gentamicin-treatment-of-chronic-uveitis-in-swedish-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/results-and-side-effects-of-gentamicin-treatment-of-chronic-uveitis-in-swedish-horses/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:02:30 +0200 Scintigraphy is used, for example, to detect skeletal lesions in horses. Scintigraphy can detect changes earlier than other methods, but the use of radioactive material requires procedures to minimize the exposure of animal health staff to radiation. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/radiation-safety-of-ultrasound-in-horses-the-day-after-a-scintigraphic-examination/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/radiation-safety-of-ultrasound-in-horses-the-day-after-a-scintigraphic-examination/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:52:26 +0200 Laminitis is a common and very painful disease in horses, leading to lameness and, in the worst cases, euthanasia. Most laminitis cases are linked to disturbances in the horse's insulin regulation, which is an important component of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/new-information-on-drug-treatment-in-equine-metabolic-syndrome-ems/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/new-information-on-drug-treatment-in-equine-metabolic-syndrome-ems/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:09:22 +0200 Round-the-clock exercise and stable groups when horses are kept in groups are two important factors in reducing injuries and lameness in horses. This is according to a recently published study from SLU. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/lower-frequency-of-lameness-in-horses-moving-around-the-clock/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/lower-frequency-of-lameness-in-horses-moving-around-the-clock/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:05:15 +0200 Several viruses never before reported in Sweden - or even in Europe - have been discovered in a new SLU study of horses. The impact of the viruses on equine health is still unknown. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/viruses-detected-for-the-first-time-in-swedish-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/viruses-detected-for-the-first-time-in-swedish-horses/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:04:09 +0200 Determining whether a horse is lame can be difficult, so technology is now available to measure the asymmetries in the horse's movement patterns that occur with lameness. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-symmetrically-do-high-performance-riding-horses-move/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/how-symmetrically-do-high-performance-riding-horses-move/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:02:16 +0200 While the Icelandic horse has maintained an acceptable level of genetic variation, the Exmoor pony appears to have a worryingly low level of variation, according to a new study from SLU. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/ancient-breeds-and-modern-genetics---a-study-of-icelandic-horses-and-exmoor-ponies/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/ancient-breeds-and-modern-genetics---a-study-of-icelandic-horses-and-exmoor-ponies/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:59:45 +0200 There is an established resistance in the horse roundworm to fenbendazole, the most commonly used drug in Sweden, according to a new SLU study published in the scientific journal Veterinary Parasitology. The results worry researchers given that the parasite can cause life-threatening damage to foals https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/resistance-to-deworming-agents-in-roundworms-in-swedish-stud-farms/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/resistance-to-deworming-agents-in-roundworms-in-swedish-stud-farms/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:54:01 +0200 Ear injuries in horses are not always possible to stitch up, which can lead to a malformed ear that requires further surgery. But skin grafting may be a way to avoid the problem, new research from SLU shows. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/horse-ear-injuries-healed-well-with-skin-grafts/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/horse-ear-injuries-healed-well-with-skin-grafts/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:44:29 +0200 Castration of young stallions is often performed at home, but there are risks with the current method that in the worst case can lead to serious complications. Now, researchers at SLU want to improve the method with the help of a new product. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/researchers-develop-tools-to-help-castrate-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/researchers-develop-tools-to-help-castrate-horses/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:33:35 +0200 Approximately half of all born Swedish Warmblood (SWB) horses start in competition. Does the selection depend on hereditary factors and if so, how is the breeding index affected if the horses that come to competition start are not representative of the population? https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/to-start-or-not-to-start---is-it-genetic/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/to-start-or-not-to-start---is-it-genetic/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:58:47 +0200 https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/genetics-explains-seasonal-dynamics-in-sperm-quality-of-farmed-arctic-charr/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/genetics-explains-seasonal-dynamics-in-sperm-quality-of-farmed-arctic-charr/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:37:51 +0200 The consumption of antibiotics in the world is increasing, and bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to this vital medical tool. Here we present two stories that exemplify how SLU contributes to this fight against antimicrobial resistance. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/antimikrobiell-resistens--den-tysta-pandemin/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/antimikrobiell-resistens--den-tysta-pandemin/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:34:32 +0200 Lameness is by far the most common health problem in Swedish warmblooded riding horses (SWB). Researchers at SLU have investigated the proportion of orthopedic problems in different groups of the SWB population, including differences between jumping and dressage horses, conducted for the first time. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/prevalence-of-orthopedic-diagnoses-in-insured-swedish-warmblood-riding-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/prevalence-of-orthopedic-diagnoses-in-insured-swedish-warmblood-riding-horses/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:02:43 +0200 In spite of elks, spruce beetles and pathogenic fungi, wind is probably the largest cause of economic loss for European forestry. A number of reports in recent years investigates how the risk of wind damage can be expected to develop during the rest of the century, https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/wind-damages-expected-to-increase-in-a-warmer-climate/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/wind-damages-expected-to-increase-in-a-warmer-climate/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:27:39 +0200 Cronartium pini is a very serious fungal disease that attacks pine trees throughout Sweden, with particularly extensive outbreaks in the north. It causes millions of Swedish kronor worth of damage to forestry each year. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/scots-pine-blist-rust-in-sweden---an-overview/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/scots-pine-blist-rust-in-sweden---an-overview/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:15:45 +0200 When the fire risk in Sweden is high, and there is an extremely high risk of forest fires in many parts of the country, it is important to be careful and follow any fire bans. Here are some tips for homeowners and landowners on how to prevent a fire from starting and spreading. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/tips-on-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-forest-fires/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/tips-on-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-forest-fires/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:26:28 +0200 Substituting concrete with wood in multi-family housing construction will benefit the climate as long as our living area does not increase. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/bo-och-bygga-mindre-och-i-tra-avgorande-for-att-motverka-klimatforandringarna/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/bo-och-bygga-mindre-och-i-tra-avgorande-for-att-motverka-klimatforandringarna/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:49:02 +0200 Diminished crops and lowered fruit quality are some of the effects of Fruit tree canker, the single most destructive disease plaguing Swedish apple orchards. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/ltv/sniffing-out-fruit-tree-canker/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/ltv/sniffing-out-fruit-tree-canker/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:43:02 +0200 The yeast Yarrowia lipolytica may be of interest as an ingredient in animal feed due to its good nutritional composition and the presence of immune-stimulating substances. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/yeast-in-feed-can-improve-fish-immune-function/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/yeast-in-feed-can-improve-fish-immune-function/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:01:12 +0200 Feeding high-performance horses starch-rich concentrates can increase the risk of muscle cell damage, according to new research from SLU. This is important knowledge because feeding strategy choices affect the horse's sustainability and health. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/amount-of-concentrated-feed-appears-to-increase-muscle-enzyme-leakage-in-horses-in-training/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/amount-of-concentrated-feed-appears-to-increase-muscle-enzyme-leakage-in-horses-in-training/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:28:03 +0200 Stress in cats can be difficult to detect, but measuring cortisol levels in hair can be an important tool in the assessment, SLU researchers show in a new study published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/stress-hormones-in-cats-can-be-evaluated-with-hair-analysis/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/katt/stress-hormones-in-cats-can-be-evaluated-with-hair-analysis/ Tue, 13 May 2025 08:47:08 +0200 Slaughtered fish on lab table, Aquaculture is increasing production worldwide. Therefore, there is a need to develop humane slaughter methods, both to promote animal welfare and to ensure high quality of the final product. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/future-fish-slaughter-humane-methods-under-scrutiny/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/future-fish-slaughter-humane-methods-under-scrutiny/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:13:00 +0200 Although dog owners are considered more physically active than the general population, health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle are now being seen in both owners and dogs. However, a joint exercise program can benefit the health of both owner and dog, new research from SLU shows. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/joint-training-program-is-beneficial-for-both-owner-and-dog/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/joint-training-program-is-beneficial-for-both-owner-and-dog/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:41:00 +0200 https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/kc-like-chemoline-as-a-biomarker-of-sepsis-in-dogs-with-pyometra/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hund/kc-like-chemoline-as-a-biomarker-of-sepsis-in-dogs-with-pyometra/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200 Prolonged heat, very limited rainfall, and frequent lightning are all factors that increase the risk of forest fires. The summer of 2018 is a good example, when 7,000 fires destroyed well over 22,000 hectares (ha) of Swedish forests. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/summer---a-high-risk-period-for-forest-fires/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/s/summer---a-high-risk-period-for-forest-fires/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:50:00 +0200 The ability of Icelandic horses to pass is largely influenced by a mutation in the so-called ‘pass gene’ DMRT3, but the genetic background is more complicated than that. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/new-findings-on-genes-that-control-icelandic-horses-ability-to-pass/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/new-findings-on-genes-that-control-icelandic-horses-ability-to-pass/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0200 Researchers from SLU have recently published a study highlighting the effects of feeding straw to horses. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Feeding-straw-to-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Feeding-straw-to-horses/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:37:00 +0200 Maintaining good animal welfare for fish is a major challenge within aquaculture. One threat against fish welfare is poorly adapted routines that increase the risk of causing unnecessary and potentially detrimental stress in the animals. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/fish-welfare-at-risk-due-to-poor-routines/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/fish-welfare-at-risk-due-to-poor-routines/ Thu, 20 May 2021 12:43:00 +0200 The quality of a horse's hooves is of central importance to how well they perform as sport horses. Today, it is also popular to train and compete barefoot in several equestrian disciplines. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/benefits-and-risks-of-barefoot-harness-racing-in-standardbred-trotters/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/benefits-and-risks-of-barefoot-harness-racing-in-standardbred-trotters/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:38:00 +0200 In two studies, we evaluated existing and alternative stunning methods for farmed fish. We studied rainbow trout and the increasingly common warm-water species, the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/fish-stunning-methods-fail/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/fish-stunning-methods-fail/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:45:00 +0200 A problem with fish farming is that commercial fish feed contains fishmeal and fish oil. These raw materials are expensive and not very sustainable, because the already high demand for fish risks leading to overfishing in order to produce fish feed. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/insects-as-feed-for-trout/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/insects-as-feed-for-trout/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:57:00 +0200 The Gotland pony as a conservationist – a way to promote biodiversity and preserve an endangered domestic animal breed. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Gotland-ponies-as-conservationists/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Gotland-ponies-as-conservationists/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:39:00 +0200 Being able to identify pain in sick and injured horses is crucial for correct treatment. One method is to study the horse’s facial expressions. But since pain can cause both emotional and physiological stress, knowledge is needed about how stress may influence pain assessment. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Facial-expressions-in-stressed-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Facial-expressions-in-stressed-horses/ Fri, 29 May 2020 15:53:00 +0200 Our research is about how we can select from thousands of possible microbes, to isolate promising candidates for a more detailed evaluation. The microbes are mainly intended to be used in fish feed as microbes are a natural part of diet for fish at certain life stages. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/future-feed-is-circular/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/vilt-fisk-och-renar/future-feed-is-circular/ Tue, 26 May 2020 14:26:00 +0200 Developed knowledge and important contribution to understanding the effect of work on Icelandic horses. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/effects-of-exercise-in-icelandic-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/effects-of-exercise-in-icelandic-horses/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:57:00 +0200 Recent studies evaluating horses in training and considered free from lameness by their owners have identified a large proportion of horses with motion asymmetries. However the prevalence, type and magnitude of asymmetries have not been investigated. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/head-and-pelvic-movement-asymmetries-at-trot-in-riding-horses-in-training-and-perceived-as-free-from-lameness-by-the-owner/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/head-and-pelvic-movement-asymmetries-at-trot-in-riding-horses-in-training-and-perceived-as-free-from-lameness-by-the-owner/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:51:00 +0200 In a 2.5-year study in which Gotland ponies were used for year-round grazing, we collected grazing samples once a month to analyze how the quality of the grazing varied throughout the year. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/The-quality-of-autumn-and-winter-grazing-in-year-round-grazing-for-horses/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/The-quality-of-autumn-and-winter-grazing-in-year-round-grazing-for-horses/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:42:00 +0200 Detailed knowledge of how a rider's seating style and riding on a circle influences the movement symmetry of the horse's head and pelvis may aid rider and trainer in an early recognition of low grade lameness. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/rising-trot-may-affect-lameness-assessment/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/rising-trot-may-affect-lameness-assessment/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:29:00 +0200 Regular monitoring of movement asymmetry with inertial measurement units to aid the diagnosis of the underlying cause of a lameness is feasible. Normal ranges for horses may be required, with consideration of expert veterinary opinions for both asymmetry screening and lameness assessment. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/visual-vs-objective-lameness-assessment/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/visual-vs-objective-lameness-assessment/ Thu, 03 May 2018 10:55:00 +0200 The aim of this project was to develop a new protein- and mineral-rich Swedish food based on crickets. This unique holistic project thus began with biodiversity in Swedish nature and ended at the dinner table. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/globalt/Eating-insects-a-tasty-solution-to-todays-global-problems/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/globalt/Eating-insects-a-tasty-solution-to-todays-global-problems/ Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:53:00 +0200 We develop and evaluate systematic methods to identify varying degrees of equine pain. One of the most promising indicators of such pain is the equine "Pain Face." https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/the-equine-pain-face/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/the-equine-pain-face/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:02:00 +0200 Gait analysis in horses has moved from the laboratory into the outside world enabling researchers and clinicians to make use of quantitative measurements to provide evidence aiding clinical decision making. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/objective-measurements-of-lameness/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/objective-measurements-of-lameness/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:32:00 +0200 Results from a project that investigated the effect of body condition (fat content) on metabolism, exercise performance and recovery in horses. https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Effects-of-body-condition-on-metabolism-performance-and-recovery/ https://www.slu.se/en/research/knowledge-bank/vh/sport--och-sallskapsdjur/hast/Effects-of-body-condition-on-metabolism-performance-and-recovery/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:03:00 +0200