Animal Science, Production and Welfare Division
The objective of the research is increased profitability, safe food production, employment and value creation in Norway.
The division educates and does research related to farm animal husbandry. Veterinary studies like farm animal health and farm animal nursing are important. Within farm animal production, precision livestock farming is essential, with focus on animal welfare and efficient production.
The research work contributes with knowledge about efficient feed production, grazing, optimal animal nutrition, within satisfactory animal environment to meet ethological needs. The objective is increased profitability, safe food production, employment and value creation in the whole country.

Head of Division
Geir Næss
Head of Division
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Office: Steinkjer, Bygg P, 333
Email: geir.nass@nord.no
Phone: +4774112142
Mobile: +4790853071
Research areas
- Animal welfare
- Optimisation of processes
- Local feed ingredients
- One health