Why does livestock breeding not run out of genetic variation?Olumide Victor Onabanjo’s doctoral research shows that artificial intelligence may help explain why genetic variation does not disappear after long-term selection.
Norwegian barley could become an important component of broiler dietsBy combining an appropriate barley cultivar, tailored NSP-degrading enzymes and intermittent feeding, Muhammad Ahmad’s PhD research demonstrates how Norwegian barley can be utilized to a much greater …
A major turning point for European and Norwegian agricultureThe EU has taken an important step in its approach to modern plant breeding. After many years of highly restrictive regulations on genetic modification, it is now opening the door to the cautious use …
Chicken and pigs digest starch with surprising similarityThey have different stomachs and digestive strategies. Chickens grind feed in a powerful gizzard, while pigs rely on enzymes and longer digestion times. Yet the PhD research of Lucas Schmidt Bassi sho…
Good horse welfare starts with understanding the horse’s signalsThere is a wealth of knowledge about riding techniques and training in the horse world, but how well do we actually understand the horse’s language and signals?
How do we track cross-species breeding for better conservation of European lobster?A new study involving researchers from BIOVIT can help detect and monitor interbreeding between native European lobsters and introduced American lobsters.
When the Virus Finds New Routes: New Research Challenges the Understanding of Genetic Virus Resistance in SalmonThe doctoral research of Valeria Aguilar Quiñones shows that resistance is not determined by genes alone, but also by the interaction between the virus, the host, and the environment.
Green Urban Spaces for Better HealthResearch into the health benefits of nature captured Sunniva Holmelid’s interest and led to an internship with the Municipality of Hamar, where she worked to promote greener, healthier, and more susta…
What Is It Like to Be a Sheep Behind a Virtual Fence?Can grazing animals wearing a digital collar learn to associate the signals from the collar with an invisible boundary and connect that information to their own behavior?
How Does the Salmon Feel?How can we know how salmon experience their own welfare beneath the water surface when a fish’s subjective experience of its condition cannot be measured directly?
