Department of Animal Nutrition and Management

The Department conducts research and teaching about nutrition and management of several animal species such as cattle, pigs, poultry, reindeer, fish, horses and dogs.

If you are interested in faculty-wide research with future orientation in our three focus areas, there is now the opportunity to apply for money. Up to six applications are granted with a maximum of

Great opportunities to increase the proportion of farmed fish in Sweden according to Anders Kiessling. Professor Anders Kiessling at HUV is interviewed on Sveriges radio about the possibilities of

Great opportunities to increase the proportion of farmed fish in Sweden according to Anders Kiessling. Professor Anders Kiessling at HUV is interviewed on Sveriges radio about the possibilities of

Aquaculture research in nutrition and breeding - half-time seminar by associate senior lecturers at VH faculty aquaculture@slu.se Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector globally

In a germ-free animal, nutritional (and other) processes can be studied without interference from the microorganisms commonly inhabiting the gut in a conventional environment. The extent to which

In this project, the effect of red algae on methane production and on the feed digestibility for Swedish dairy cows is tested. The environmental impact of dairy cows is largely due to methane

Four new aquaculture research projects granted by SLU Aquaculture will start during 2020! The projects cover areas such as optimisation of aquaponics systems, analysis of biostimulants in aquaculture

Added value from biochar Project responsible : Torsten Eriksson, Department of Animal Nutrition and Management (HUV); Feed Science Division . Project group : Horacio Gonda; Kamyar Mogodiniyai Kasmaei

The goal with this project is to make it possible for Swedish dairy farms to replace imported, soy based protein feed with on farm processed concentrate based on home-grown or regionally grown

During intense insect harassment, reindeer usually escape insects by moving faster or by choosing wind-exposed, insect-free areas. However, a recent study finds that during military exercises

During intense insect harassment, reindeer usually escape insects by moving faster or by choosing wind-exposed, insect-free areas. However, a recent study finds that during military exercises