Essays about: "Horses"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 1026 essays containing the word Horses.

  1. 16. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses

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

    Author : Thomas Simon; [2023]
    Keywords : genetics; bioinformatics; myotonic dystrophy; horses; variant analysis;

    Abstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE

  3. 17. Sensor based training registration in riding horses : possible association between training regimen and locomotion asymmetry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Astrid Almkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : training regimens; equisense; locomotion asymmetry; riding horses; lameness locator;

    Abstract : Lameness remains a significant welfare concern in riding horses, with over 50% of documented equine injuries attributed to this condition. The precise quantification of training activities and the objective assessment of asymmetry can contribute substantially to our comprehension of the impact of training on injury occurrence and overall performance in riding horses. READ MORE

  4. 18. Känna, tolka och tajma – ridlärarens instruktioner mot ryttarkänsla

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Matilda Lundqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : känna; tolka; tajma; ridundervisning; ridlärare; ryttarkänsla; instruktion;

    Abstract : Inom ridsporten är ridläraren en stöttepelare samt tolk mellan häst och ryttare. Samarbetet mellan ridläraren, eleven och hästen är en viktig funktion till att en dag uppnå ryttarkänsla. READ MORE

  5. 19. Avelsarbetet med svenska varmblodshästar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Alba Bengtsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Svenskt varmblod; avelsarbete; avelsprogram;

    Abstract : Det svenska varmblodet (SWB) är ett av världens äldsta varmblod med rötter i en äldre kavallerihäst. Idag är avelsmålet för SWB-hästen inte längre att bistå Sverige i krig utan att vara en internationellt konkurrenskraftig tävlingsindivid i hoppning, dressyr eller fälttävlan. READ MORE

  6. 20. Equine welfare assessment : assessing equine welfare using positive parameters

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Heidi Nevala; [2023]
    Keywords : human-horse relation; natural living conditions; social bond analysis; time budget;

    Abstract : This thesis examines positive parameters for assessing horse welfare. The purpose of the study was to examine what positive welfare parameters there are, and if they are valid or not. Data has been collected through a literature review. Findings suggest that behavioural indicators like yawning, vacuum chewing and play are not valid. READ MORE