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Abolishing grazing requirement for cows sparks protest

The right of dairy cows to graze outdoors should be abolished. This is proposed by the government's investigator. The proposal sparks criticism from both researchers and the general public. I had wished that science was as well represented as the agricultural sector in the investigation, says Lina Göransson, veterinarian and researcher at SLU.

Fewer shot elks made the stock grow

Critical for inland eel – better along the coast

Less fishing and pollution have improved the conditions for eels in coastal waters. In inland waters, on the other hand, the eel is increasingly threatened by human activities, according to a report from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU.

Herring are stressed to death during catch

Dogs Trained to Detect Diseased Apple Trees

A sneaky fungal disease can destroy apple trees and in the worst case, wipe out an entire orchard. But dogs have shown themselves to be able to track the devastating infection.

Fine prospects for this year's crayfishing

Crab enthusiasts can sleep soundly. Early reports suggest it will be a good year for crab fishing – although somewhat delayed. I haven't received any alarm reports lately. Now it's just a matter of catching crabs and eating, says crab expert Patrik Bohman.

Study one step closer to artificial spider silk

For a long time, people have wanted to replicate spider silk – the strongest fibre known. A study now provides new insights into why spider silk is so strong and opens up for better opportunities to spin an artificial variant.

The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out

From barely being detected in wastewater at the beginning of the summer, the occurrence of coronavirus is now increasing. A fresh study from WHO simultaneously shows that covid vaccines have saved millions of lives in Europe.