DJ de Koning
@djdekoning.bsky.social
Professor in animal breeding at Swedish University of Agricultural Science. Also Pro Vice-Chancellor with reposibility for research infrastructure. Will write about research and academia. opinions are my own!🧬🧪🐄🐷🐔🥚🐟
Having a great time with the SLU leadership on our kick-off retreat in Lysekil. Setting our focus and agenda for the autumn term. The environment certainly helps our sunny disposition!
August 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Having a great time with the SLU leadership on our kick-off retreat in Lysekil. Setting our focus and agenda for the autumn term. The environment certainly helps our sunny disposition!
Sadly, also the last photo ever of Millie, who was euthanized at the vets yesterday. More than 14 years old, simply walking was getting too hard and there was no good prognosis as the problems were neurological. Run free dear Millie, greatly missed by her family, both to- and four-legged...😪
July 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Sadly, also the last photo ever of Millie, who was euthanized at the vets yesterday. More than 14 years old, simply walking was getting too hard and there was no good prognosis as the problems were neurological. Run free dear Millie, greatly missed by her family, both to- and four-legged...😪
No Cheating. Post the last picture of your pet(s)
July 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
No Cheating. Post the last picture of your pet(s)
Scored this title a while back. Clearly hyped for immediate consumption, contents usually do not survive a single winter. Does not extrapolate well to other species...
July 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Scored this title a while back. Clearly hyped for immediate consumption, contents usually do not survive a single winter. Does not extrapolate well to other species...
It provided a nice basis basis for our discussion and it lifted an interesting preprint on the topic (doi.org/10.1101/2025...
) . Thanks to @sashagusevposts.bsky.social for doing an excellent blog.
) . Thanks to @sashagusevposts.bsky.social for doing an excellent blog.
April 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It provided a nice basis basis for our discussion and it lifted an interesting preprint on the topic (doi.org/10.1101/2025...
) . Thanks to @sashagusevposts.bsky.social for doing an excellent blog.
) . Thanks to @sashagusevposts.bsky.social for doing an excellent blog.
the venue is stunning!
March 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
the venue is stunning!
To wrap up the story. Of course it all ended in Sallam being awarded his PhD!
March 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
To wrap up the story. Of course it all ended in Sallam being awarded his PhD!
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
March 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
over to the examination committee
March 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
over to the examination committee
Fixed it! (just kidding, zimply jealous that we have a few months ahaead of us before any blossoms...)
February 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Fixed it! (just kidding, zimply jealous that we have a few months ahaead of us before any blossoms...)
Please check the poster below for a selection of vacancies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Focus here on genetics and on One Health. Check the website for the full selection of jobs: www.slu.se/en/about-slu...
February 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Please check the poster below for a selection of vacancies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Focus here on genetics and on One Health. Check the website for the full selection of jobs: www.slu.se/en/about-slu...
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery. 🌿
January 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery. 🌿
We would love to join
November 19, 2024 at 1:58 PM
We would love to join
Filled with new knowledge, excellent food and happy new memories after a three-day study trip along the south-west coast of Finland with KSLA. I travel to Finland at least twice a year but this was new territory for me.
August 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Filled with new knowledge, excellent food and happy new memories after a three-day study trip along the south-west coast of Finland with KSLA. I travel to Finland at least twice a year but this was new territory for me.
Inflation is in this case more of a necessity than a problem. A present to ourselves to celebrate our upcoming wedding anniversary. We have a 'solid' canoe in Finland but here in Sweden we wanted something we could pack in the car without hassle. So far, exceeding expectations!
July 4, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Inflation is in this case more of a necessity than a problem. A present to ourselves to celebrate our upcoming wedding anniversary. We have a 'solid' canoe in Finland but here in Sweden we wanted something we could pack in the car without hassle. So far, exceeding expectations!
Heard it straight from the horses'' mouth. Photo Jenny Björnström
February 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Heard it straight from the horses'' mouth. Photo Jenny Björnström
Also some skiing in the afternoon. On the fields in front of our house. Also walked 3k with the dogs, but no photos of that. Now soon time for sauna, Also without pictures 😁
January 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Also some skiing in the afternoon. On the fields in front of our house. Also walked 3k with the dogs, but no photos of that. Now soon time for sauna, Also without pictures 😁
Very proud of the 2024 cohort of veterinary graduates from Swedish Agriculture University (SLU).
You will really be our Incredivets!
You will really be our Incredivets!
January 13, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Very proud of the 2024 cohort of veterinary graduates from Swedish Agriculture University (SLU).
You will really be our Incredivets!
You will really be our Incredivets!
Finland? We have had below -30 here in Saarjärvi and it limits the outdoor activities. Makes good photos though. Best wishes for the new year!
January 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Finland? We have had below -30 here in Saarjärvi and it limits the outdoor activities. Makes good photos though. Best wishes for the new year!
Season's Greetings from our Winter Wonderland, Tytti, Pöly & yours truly.
December 24, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Season's Greetings from our Winter Wonderland, Tytti, Pöly & yours truly.
If you see this you have to post a picture from your phone and don’t explain it
December 3, 2023 at 3:20 PM
If you see this you have to post a picture from your phone and don’t explain it