Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

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

I am a Postdoc at the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural sciences (SLU) My current research interest is application of next generation sequencing in

Mistra Biotech is a Swedish research programme that has been working for eight years to advance the use of modern biotechnology for a more sustainable agriculture. We have done this on a broad basis,

Mistra Biotech is a Swedish research programme that has been working for eight years to advance the use of modern biotechnology for a more sustainable agriculture. We have done this on a broad basis,

There is a lack of research on the benefits and risks of shoeing conditions in harness racing. Thus, our objectives were to: (a) investigate whether velocity times (s/km) are affected by racing

Hypothyroidism is a common complex endocrinopathy that typically has an autoimmune etiology, and it affects both humans and dogs. Genetic and environmental factors are both known to play important

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are one of the major constraints for grazing sheep and goat production worldwide. Genetic selection for resistant animals is a promising control strategy.

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

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