Research

We aim to continue an ongoing study to increase knowledge of cattle locomotion on different floors, how they work in practice and what the long term consequences are for welfare and for farmers´ economy.

Every year, about 500,000 claw trimmings are recorded in Swedish dairy cattle. The aim of claw trimming is to detect, treat and prevent painful claw lesions. However, the claw trimming in itself can be harmful and cause claw lesions if it is not done correctly.

Agricultural systems needs to evolve to meet the needs of a growing population, and at the same time focus on both animal welfare and minimal environmental impact. Our research project focuses on how animal welfare and the health and productivity of dairy cows can be improved using sensor technology

The iconic status of the moose offers no guarantee or prosperity. While the population of greatest ungulate around the globe is stable in North America the moose population is decreasing in Europe.

On June 12, 2025, a symposium about digital agriculture and forestry was held at SLU. Around 140 researchers, students, professionals and decision-makers gathered to share groundbreaking technological developments, through lectures, posters and field demonstrations.

Many people want to drink cow's milk, but fewer think about what happens to the calves that are raised just to make the cows produce milk. A more sustainable approach is now being explored that may point the way to a society where we work smarter instead of harder and increase our self-sufficiency.

The consumption of antibiotics in the world is increasing, and bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to this vital medical tool. Here we present two stories that exemplify how SLU contributes to this fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Lameness is by far the most common health problem in Swedish warmblooded riding horses (SWB). Researchers at SLU have investigated the proportion of orthopedic problems in different groups of the SWB population, including differences between jumping and dressage horses, conducted for the first time.

In spite of elks, spruce beetles and pathogenic fungi, wind is probably the largest cause of economic loss for European forestry. A number of reports in recent years investigates how the risk of wind damage can be expected to develop during the rest of the century,