Animal Centred Environments
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Digital innovation and animal welfare for sustainable animal systems
Animal Centred Environments at SLU Alnarp studies how animals perceive and respond to their surroundings and interact with people. We combine fundamental and applied research on animal welfare, behaviour and cognition with studies of husbandry and technology. This knowledge can inform the design and management of animal environments.
Our methods include behavioural observations, biomechanical and neuroscience measures, sensors, AI and sustainability assessments. We interpret the findings alongside other indicators of animal welfare. Our aim is to provide a better basis for decisions about animal environments, animal monitoring and sustainable animal husbandry.
Our research areas
• Animal welfare and behaviour – studies of animal perception, cognition and behaviour in different environments.
• Digital animal systems – sensors, AI and real-time data to measure and improve well-being.
• Environmental design and sustainable production – development of ethical, functional and climate-smart animal environments.
• Policy and One Welfare – research that links animal welfare to society, climate and food systems.