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Kimmie Kyed Lyderik

Kimmie Kyed Lyderik

MSc Animal Science

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3262-3344

  • Grønnegårdsvej 3

    1870 Frederiksberg C

Personal profile

Short presentation

I am a PhD student at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, where I work in the “Data and Modelling” research group. Additionally, I am part of the

My PhD research focuses on antimicrobial use in pig production and the impact of legislation and regulatory initiatives on antimicrobial consumption.

With a background in pig nutrition, gut health, animal welfare, herd management, and alternatives to antibiotics, I consider myself a pig production generalist. I am particularly interested in the intersection between biology, animal welfare, policy, and production management, and in how scientific evidence can contribute to a healthy, productive, and welfare-oriented pig sector in Denmark.

Primary fields of research

  • Antimicrobial use and stewardship in pig production
  • Pig production and herd health
  • Veterinary epidemiology
  • Agricultural policy and regulation
  • Animal welfare
  • Pig nutrition and management

Current research

The aim of my PhD project is to investigate how legislation and regulatory initiatives have influenced antimicrobial use in conventional Danish pig production. Using both qualitative and quantitative epidemiological methods, I seek insight into decision-making processes, documentation and constrictions associated with antimicrobial treatments for pigs. Additionally, I will use national register data from VetStat and Dynamic Linear Models to examine possible patterns in antimicrobial consumption and to evaluate the effects of policy interventions aimed at promoting responsible antimicrobial use.

Teaching

I have teaching experience from lectures, theoretical and practical exercises, and field-based teaching activities in collaboration with pig herds and feed companies.

I contribute to teaching for both the Animal Science and Veterinary Science programmes at the University of Copenhagen. My teaching covers topics related to animal nutrition, physiology, pig production, herd health, plus professional communication and development at both BSc and MSc level.

Courses I have contributed to:

• Ernæringsfysiologi (BSc Animal Science)
• Dyrs Ernæring og Præstation (BSc Animal Science)
• Praktisk Besætningsrådgivning og Kødkontrol (MSc Veterinary Science)
• Akademia (BSc Veterinary Science)
• Husdyrernæring (BSc Veterinary Science)
• Experimental Animal Nutrition and Physiology (MSc Animal Science)
• Livestock and Equine Production Science (MSc Animal Science)

CV

PhD student
Section for Animal Welfare and Disease Control, IVH, UCPH
01.02.2025 to present

Research assistant
Section for Production Nutrition and Health, IVH, UCPH
15.09.2023 to 31.01.2025

Research assistant
Section for Production Nutrition and Health, IVH, UCPH
01.05.2022 to 10.03.2023

Education

MSc Animal Science
University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Thesis title: “Maturation of the piglet small intestine – The effect of weaning age and dry- versus liquid creep feed on the function of the preweaning piglet small intestine”.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Bachelor project: “The significance of rooting material for the welfare of finishing pigs in conventional production systems – focusing on the quantity of allocated straw”.

Certification

Medicine handling course
University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark

FELASA AD licenses
University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark

First aid
Red Cross, Copenhagen, Denmark

Keywords

  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Pig production
  • Antibiotic use

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