Marianne Kraugerud's doctoral research has led to the discovery that individual variants of the environmental pollutants PCB and PFC can affect several of the body's hormone systems in a more complex way than previously supposed. Humans and animals are constantly exposed to these toxins through the food they eat and the air they breathe. Kraugerud concludes that the impact of these pollutants should be taken into account when carrying out risk appraisals of PCB and PFC.

Read more                                01.07.2010

Through her PhD-research, Heidi Hagen-Larsen has helped to provide new knowledge about the genes of the Atlantic salmon. The identification of genes and gene variants is an important step towards discovering which genes are involved in for example specific diseases and breeding conditions. Some gene variants are more likely to increase the risk of disease, while others can protect against it. By increasing knowledge about genes and gene variants, researchers will be able to tailor future medical treatment and breeding conditions for salmon.

Read more                                28.06.2010

The association (ISVA) began its formal activities with the 7th International Sheep Veterinary Congress held in Stavanger Norway in June 2009.

More about ISVA                     12.03.2010

For 35 years, fertility, health and utilisation potential have been an integral part of the breeding programme of Norwegian red cows (NRF). A PhD research project at The Norwegian School of Veterinary Science has demonstrated the connection between selection, energy intake and ovarian activity in Norwegian red cows and has come to the conclusion that NRF cows have a good fertility rate and are well adapted to the requirements of milk production in both ecological and conventional dairy farming.

Read more                     26.02.2010