Within farm animal production, there is a strong international trend towards increased transport of animals – fewer and more specialised slaughter facilities means longer transport distances, and more specialised production means that live animals are often moved between production facilities (even across borders). This trend can be seen across almost all the species relevant in Denmark – pigs, cattle and poultry. However, until recently, the majority of research in farm animal welfare has been focused on ‘on-farm’ issues.
At the Department of Animal Science, animal transport is becoming increasingly important, and new master students are welcomed within this area. If you are interested in a thesis focusing on animal transport and related management – such as fitness for transport, cull animals, live exports, long-distance transport or, pickup facilities (in Danish: udleveringsforhold), export of breeding animals and wish to be part of a group of researchers committed to animal behaviour and stress biology, you are welcome to contact us.
Anytime – depends on project availability
Department of Animal- and Veterinary Sciences, AU Viborg - Forskningscenter Foulum, DK-8830 Tjele.
30, 45 or 60 ECTS thesis as appropriate.
The master project will be connected to an ongoing research project involving animal transport. Depending on the choice of topic, the work will take place at AU-FOULUM, 8830 Tjele or in private herds or slaughterhouses. Driving licence will be an advantage.
