Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

SLU represents Sweden in the Animal Task Force (ATF), who recently published a policy brief on synergies between livestock and crop sectors. Dirk Jan de Koning, SLU’s representative in the ATF, sees

SLU represents Sweden in the Animal Task Force (ATF), who recently published a policy brief on synergies between livestock and crop sectors. Dirk Jan de Koning, SLU’s representative in the ATF, sees

Go to the Swedish version of this page to read more and to find contact details for the researchers involved. SLU Future Animals, Nature and Health supports research through funding and by

Arctic charr and rainbow trout are the two most important farmed species for Swedish Aquaculture and selective breeding is a key factor for the aquaculture production of these species. This project

Dissertation: A dive into the coral microbiome fun-vh@slu.se Hadrien Gourlé defends his thesis "A dive into the coral microbiome". Loftet Lecture Hall, Campus Ultuna Uppsala Due to the COVID19

A growing demand for improved physical skills and mental attitude in modern sport horses has led to strong selection for performance in many warmblood studbooks. The aim of this study was to detect

A favourable genetic structure and diversity of behavioural features highlights the potential of dogs for studying the genetic architecture of behaviour traits. However, behaviours are complex traits

Dissertation: A dive into the coral microbiome fun-vh@slu.se Hadrien Gourlé defends his thesis "A dive into the coral microbiome". Loftet Lecture Hall, Campus Ultuna Uppsala Due to the COVID19

We are looking for 3 excellent post-doctoral researchers in quantitative genetics for a number of projects related to genomic selection, fertility, feed-efficiency and functional genomics. Full job

The domestication of the dog and the ensuing breed creation has resulted in a plethora of dog breeds that differ not only in morphology but also in terms of behaviour. In addition, a majority of the

Identification of individual pigs is essential for management, traceability, breeding, trading and disease control in commercial pig production. Conventional identification methods used for pigs,

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