Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Horse
For horses The Animal Genetics Laboratory mainly carries out parentage controls. There are also specific tests for defects and coat colours as well as performance traits (Synchrogait). For large
VH Faculty is looking for three professors for a new initiative within One Health
The faculty's strategic direction toward sustainability and One Health was decided in 2020. The SLU Future One Health platform was established, and One Health is further strengthened by hiring three
Genetic mapping of Arctic charr – an important step for Swedish aquaculture
The Swedish breeding program for Arctic charr has been run successfully for almost forty years. Historically, breeding has been based on classic selection methods where breeding fish are selected
Precision livestock breeding
Agricultural systems need to improve in order to meet future challenges of an increasing human population and at the same time ensure good animal welfare and a minimal ecological footprint. This
IDA inspirational webinar
The Interdiscliplinary Academy - Inspirational webinar futurefood@slu.se Welcome to an inspirational lunch webinar about the call for new applicants to the Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) at SLU
IDA call webinar 1
The call for the Interdisciplinary Academy – Q&A session and match making futurefood@slu.se Welcome to a lunch webinar about the call for new applicants to the Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) at
Serglycin, a new prognostic biomarker for cancer in dogs
Cancer in various forms affects dogs as well as humans. More than half of all dogs over the age of 10 are diagnosed with cancer. Health information from more than 350,000 Swedish dogs, compiled from
SusPig and GenTore
How can the sustainability of future production systems for meat and milk be improved? This cross-disciplinary project will model and evaluate production systems for pork, milk and beef, taking
Delia Randolph Honorary Doctor
On Saturday, 5 October, Delia Grace Randolph will be appointed Honorary Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at SLU. Delia is is an epidemiologist,
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The purpose of molecular genetic research is to understand how the various components of the genome work at the molecular level (DNA and RNA levels) and how the genome structure is regulated through
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Quantitative genetics involves genetic analysis and interpretation of data for so-called complex traits. Most traits that are of importance in animals are complex traits which are characterized by
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The research in applied genetics is focused on how to improve animal populations for traits like production, performance, health, fertility and temperament. We study both food producing livestock and