Department of Biomedical Sience and Veterinary Public Health

The veterinary students Julia Wlosinska and Vendela Gullberg have in their bachelor theses examined the feminisation of the veterinary profession, i.e. the process when the profession has gone from

The veterinary students Julia Wlosinska and Vendela Gullberg have in their bachelor theses examined the feminisation of the veterinary profession, i.e. the process when the profession has gone from

I'm fascinated by infectious diseases, in particular the agents causing the diseases and their interactions with the surrounding microorganisms. The overall aim of my research is to address questions

Cortisol is a steroid hormone relevant to immune function in horses and other species and shows a circadian rhythm. The glucocorticoid dexamethasone suppresses cortisol in horses. Pituitary pars

Extreme weather due to climatic change has an impact on sustainable agriculture and economy. Simultaneously, human population growth increases the demand for agricultural products, which calls for an

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious disease caused by peste-des-petits-ruminants virus. Following the successful eradication of the related rinderpest virus, a program to control

Therapeutic agents capable of altering the performance of horses are monitored in racing and equestrian sports to guarantee horse welfare, fair competition, and integrity of the sport. Dexamethasone

Soft tissues around the kneecap (patella) as a cause of equine lameness is an area yet to be scientifically investigated but that is often clinically treated with “alternative” methods without an

I work at SLU as a teacher and researcher. My research focus is on equine parasites where I am aiming at understanding the molecular mechanism of anthelmintic resistance and providing solutions for

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Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are some of the globally most important pathogens causing disease in both human and animal populations. Examples of these are West Nile virus (WNV), Zika virus,

We were happy to see so many great and relevant proposals for our Open Call this autumn, from all over SLU. Nine applications were granted within our focus areas; Animal Health and Animal Welfare,