Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (VH)
The VH faculty's mission is to conduct high-quality academic research and teaching in the field of veterinary medicine and animal science. We are engaged in most aspects of the life and welfare of domestic animals.
Joint WOMHER – CRU symposium: Gender, sexuality, and reproduction: perspectives from different disciplines
cru@slu.se This mini-symposium brings together diverse perspectives on gender dysphoria, sexuality, intersex conditions, and female reproduction. SAVE THE DATE! More information will follow. About
Analysis Laboratory
We carry out analyses throughout the entire chain, from the production of feed via effects in the animal to the quality of the end products.
Diss Ida Sjöberg
The hunt for the perfect castration in horses - techniques and tissue reaction sofia.webering.ekberg@slu.se Ida Sjöberg defends her thesis: The hunt for the perfect castration in horses -
Webinar on transboundary and emerging diseases in ruminants
Webinar on transboundary and emerging diseases in ruminants teresia.borgman@slu.se Welcome to a webinar on transboundary and emerging diseases in ruminants organized by the SLU Committee for Global
New funding call from SLU Aquaculture
SLU Aquaculture has recently announced a new funding call for research to stimulate cross-faculty and university collaborations and strengthen aquaculture research at SLU. Grants can be given up to a
KV Better compliance and health with low stress handling of dogs
"Freedom from pain, injury, and disease through prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. Freedom from fear and anxiety by ensuring conditions and treatments that avoid mental suffering." These
Current research projects
The Swedish Livestock Research Centre is an important facility for research and teaching. On an average ten projects are running daily at the research centre. Read about some ongoing research
Digital and Genetic Tools Can Improve the Breastbone Health of Laying Hens
Up to 90 percent of the world’s laying hens suffer from breastbone injuries—painful fractures and deformities that affect both animal welfare and egg production. Now, researchers at the Swedish
Economic effects of improved animal welfare in livestock and pigs at slaughter
Animal welfare at slaughter has recently caught increased public attention and slaughterhouse businesses face the challenge of potentially high costs for animal welfare improvements. However,
Contact HUV Analysis Laboratory
Head of Analysis Laboratory Astrid Gumucio astrid.gumucio@slu.se 018 - 67 28 18
Department of Animal Nutrition and Management
As of January 1, 2024, we are part of the new Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare.
Education
As of January 1, 2024, we are part of the new Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare. You can find information about our undergraduate education on our new website.