Dr. Nynne Capion

Biography

Nynne Capion graduated as a veterinarian in spring 2001 from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural College in Denmark. She began her Master Thesis on digital dermatitis in Danish dairy cattle. In autumn 2001, she embarked on her PhD thesis focused on lameness in Danish dairy cattle. Over the years, she has conducted extensive research on claw health and hoof trimming, collaborating with hoof trimmers globally. Her PhD findings were disseminated to Danish farmers and veterinarians, leading to significant participation in workshops from 2003 to 2007. Nynne has played a key role in the education of Danish hoof trimmers since 2002 and became involved in the White Line Atlas Method in 2022. Her projects have included developing a digital recording program for hoof health and contributing to the Nordic claw health atlas and International Claw health atlas. Research interests also include diseases related to the rumen and abomasum of dairy cattle, with a growing focus on the health of dairy calves and the implementation of AI technologies for monitoring health. She has participated in various workshops and seminars to further her research and educate others in her field.

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