Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

The main aim of the project is to identify genomic regions associated with psychological phenotypes critical for competition success and ability to handle stress in sport and harness race horses. The

Our section works in bioinformatics research, we combine computer sciences, statistics, mathematics and engineering to analyze and interpret biological data. Bioinformatics is crucial for the

Research at the Section of Molecular Genetics Research at the Section of Bioinformatics The purpose of molecular genetic research is to understand how the various components of the genome work at

Research at the Section of Quantitative Genetics Research at the Section of Applied Genetics Quantitative genetics involves genetic analysis and interpretation of data for so-called complex traits

We have created a yearbook with a short description of what happened 2018 and some examples of our research, education programs and outreach activities. Read more about the highlights of the year,

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). How to proceed

Geneticist at Interbull Centre, involved in both beef and dairy cattle international evaluations. Simone Savoia hails from Turin, Italy. After graduation of his Bachelor in “Livestock Science” at

Short description Arctic charr and rainbow trout are the two most important farmed species for Swedish Aquaculture with a combined production of approximately 10,000 tn (FEAP 2018). Selective

What will the future, sustainable pig production look like? This project includes modelling and evaluation of pig production systems. We work with environmental and social life cycle analyses. Models

As companion animals, a dog's lifestyle is mainly determined by its owner. Discrepancies between the dog's preferences and the owner's lifestyle might lead to the occurrence of unwanted behaviours

Animal genetic resources are an irreplaceable heritage and the key to future adaptation. European Red Dairy Breeds harbour unique genetic variation, are well adapted to diverse environments, and are

I am person with a great interest for animal. I was born in Kristinehamn, Sweden and I am now doing my post-doc at the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden. My current