Veterinary science
Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species. This includes medical bioscience, pathobiology and clinical science.
NordCAW seminar 2023
Welcome to the NordCAW seminar on Horse Welfare in relation to the use of horses in equestrian sport. Equestrian sports engage many people, but faces several challenges, both in terms of protecting
Online courses
Here you will find recorded seminars and online courses in English. Most of our seminars and courses are held in Swedish. Please visit the Swedish version of this page for information about seminars
NCP Slaughter and killing
SCAW is Sweden's national contact point for slaughter and other types of killing
National projects
You can find more information about ongoing projects at SCAW on the Swedish version of this page.
International projects
Information about SCAW:s international projects and collaborations
Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare (SCAW)
SCAW is the national centre for animal welfare in Sweden. SCAW works nationally and internationally with animal welfare issues.
NordCAW seminar on horse welfare
NordCAW seminar on horse welfare elin.spangenberg@slu.se Welcome to the NordCAW seminar on Horse Welfare in relation to the use of horses in equestrian sport. Equestrian sports engage many
Registration for NordCAW seminar 2023
Seminar on Horse Welfare in equestrian sport, in Uppsala, Sweden, on November 29th. Last day for registration, November 20th.
Feed Additive to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cows Tested in Sweden
Does a methane-inhibiting feed additive work better when cows are fed with high-fat Swedish oats? That's what Mohammad Ramin's research team at SLU in Umeå aims to find out. The additive Bovaer (DSM,
WOAH Collaborating Centre
The Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare (SCAW), together with the Italian counterpart, IZSAM, forms a joint WOAH Collaborating Centre for animal welfare.
Animal based welfare indicators
SCAW has worked together with representatives from the other Nordic countries to develop material about animal based welfare indicators. A group of representatives from Nordic countries have
About SCAW
SCAW is a national center for animal welfare, located at SLU. Our mission is to provide continuing education and to relay scientifically based knowledge to authorities and other actors.