Line SvennesenView profile
Assistant Professor
Line Svennesen serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in animal welfare and disease control through applied mastitis research in dairy cattle systems. Her academic foundation includes: Veterinary Medicine degree, University of Copenhagen, 2014 PhD in Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2015-2019 Dr. Svennesen's research centers on reducing antibiotic dependency in dairy farming through precision mastitis management. Her work with the Danish Udder Health Centre develops evidence-based protocols for pathogen-specific interventions, focusing on contagious pathogens like Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus via rigorous on-farm clinical trials that balance animal welfare with antimicrobial stewardship. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal dual research thrusts: comprehensive analysis of European biosecurity legislation across poultry/pig sectors and innovative mastitis treatment frameworks emphasizing selective antibiotic use. Key contributions include comparative studies of regulatory heterogeneity, diagnostic method validation for mastitis pathogens, and pedagogical advancements in veterinary training, demonstrating translational impact from farm to policy levels. Through externally funded projects, she maintains structured collaborations with dairy farmers, veterinary practitioners, and industry partners under formal university agreements that define research ownership and responsibilities, ensuring academic integrity while driving practical herd health improvements. As core faculty within the Danish Udder Health Centre, her team implements field trials evaluating treatment thresholds and diagnostic tools, directly influencing national strategies for sustainable mastitis management through data-driven herd-level decision support systems.






