Nynne Capion

Nynne Capion serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing in large animal medicine with emphasis on dairy cattle health. Her work bridges clinical practice at the University Hospital for Large Animals and international research collaborations.

Education

• Graduated as a veterinarian in 2001 from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural College in Denmark
• Completed PhD thesis on Lameness in Danish dairy cattle (2001-2004)

Research Focus

Dr. Capion's primary research examines claw health pathologies including corkscrew claws and digital dermatitis, with development of the White Line Atlas trimming method now standard in Danish hoof trimmer education since 2019. She actively investigates preclinical disease detection in dairy calves and rumen disorders in adult cattle, increasingly incorporating AI-driven monitoring systems for lameness and health indicators. Her work emphasizes practical translation through workshops for farmers and hoof trimmers across Scandinavia.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in claw lesion grading systems, calf immunity assessment, and respiratory disease diagnostics. Key themes include standardization of veterinary diagnostics (e.g., serum amyloid A assays), comparative analysis of disease detection tools, and epidemiological studies of hoof pathologies across Danish herds – reflecting her commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.

Professional Engagement

• Instructor of White Line Atlas Method and member of the League of extraordinary hoof care explorers (2022-present)
• Developed Scandinavian hoof health recording program and International Claw Health Atlas with ICAR
• Regular lecturer for Danish farmers, veterinarians, and hoof trimmers since 2003

Research Infrastructure

Her work operates through the Section of Large Animal Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction, leveraging collaborations with Scandinavian breeding associations, farmer cooperatives, and international bodies like ICAR. Current projects focus on AI implementation for real-time disease recognition during hoof trimming procedures and validation of preclinical calf disease indicators.