Essays about: "Behavioral Genetics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Behavioral Genetics.

  1. 1. Genetisk bakgrund till rädslorelaterade egenskaper hos svenska långhåriga collies

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Annika Eleryd; [2020]
    Keywords : hund; collie; mentalitet; beteendeegenskaper; rädsla; arvbarhet;

    Abstract : Icke-sociala rädslor har visat sig vara ett problem inom den svenska populationen av långhårig collie. Idag finns en avelsvärdering för collie där resultat från beteendebeskrivningen Mentalbeskrivning Hund (MH) används som avelsverktyg. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Body Condition on Facultative Anadromy in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Samuel Shry; [2018]
    Keywords : brown trout; migration; condition factor; facultative anadromy;

    Abstract : Fish behavior and life history is influenced by factors such as the environment, genetics, and their physiological state. One key life history stage in brown trout is decision to migrate to the sea or reside in the river. The energy status and body condition of the fish is thought to play a role in the timing and duration of migration to the sea. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inverkan av β-agonister (ractopamine) på grisars tillväxt och köttansättning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Sofia Lindkvist; [2016]
    Keywords : ractopamine; tillväxt; köttansättning; köttkvalitet; beteendepåverkan; TTIP; growth performance; carcass composition; meat quality; behavior;

    Abstract : Both authorities and consumer demands require a high standard for today’s food production. A product has to be of good quality, have an affordable price and be nutritious. READ MORE

  5. 4. Emotionella tillstånd – hur kan vi mäta vad grisen känner?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Sofia Westerståhl; [2015]
    Keywords : emotionella tillstånd; gris; beteende; känslor; djurvälfärd;

    Abstract : I och med dagens intensiva produktion och växande djurbesättningar är det av stor vikt att studera och förstå djurens känslotillstånd. Att undersöka känslor är komplext och det har visat sig vara problematiskt att tolka resultaten. Hos grisar har många olika beteendestudier gjorts för att undersöka emotionella tillstånd. READ MORE

  6. 5. The genetic background of oxytocin and its importance for maternal behaviour of sows

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Freja Engström; [2014]
    Keywords : Oxytocin; sow; maternal behaviour; milk let-down; nest building; aggressiveness; litter size; mortality; crushing;

    Abstract : Oxytocin is today widely spoken of as a "feel good" hormone. Recent research has increased interest in the hormone and its role in social and sexual interactions, as well as its importance for complex behavioral patterns. There is evidence that oxytocin is released during physical contact and is said to suppress anxiety and stress. READ MORE