Search for essays about: "advantages and disadvantages of environment"

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  2. 1. A model for material handling improvements when using automated storage systems: A case study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för teknik, TEK

    Author : Marie Thongmal Larsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Automated storage system; Material handling; Bottlenecks; Arrangments of articles; ABC-analysis; Automatiserat lagersystem; Materialhantering; Flaskhalsar; Organisering av artiklar; ABC-analys;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to create a model of how to organize the placements of articles in an automated storage system in order to reduce time and cost related to the extractions. The model was developed during an investigation at a case company, and a comprehensive study of the material handling identified bottlenecks, whereof one was chosen to be further investigated: the automated storage system. READ MORE

  4. 2. Training techniques used in training horses (Equus Caballus) : with a focus on positive reinforcement

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Bornhede; [2010]
    Keywords : horse; positive reinforcement; welfare; clicker training; equestrian coaches;

    Abstract : Instrumental conditioning, the use of reinforcement and punishment, is used when training horses and these procedures may have different consequences regarding animal welfare. The aim of this study was to investigate what kind of reinforcers that are used in training horses and when these reinforcers are used. READ MORE

  5. 3. A comparison of group housing and individual housing for dairy bulls kept for breeding

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Isabel Dahlgren; [2010]
    Keywords : bulls; housing; welfare; social behaviour; activity;

    Abstract : This study was conducted at VikingGenetics' bull breeding station in Falkenberg, Sweden. The bulls waiting for the results of their progeny testing at this station are either kept in group housing or individual housing. READ MORE

  6. 4. Kastrering av frisk tik

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Erika Ullgren; Jenny Österberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Kastrering; Ovariohysterektomi; Ovariektomi; Kastrera; Tik; Effekter; Sjukdomstillstånd;

    Abstract : In this work we have compiled results from various studies concerning medical conditions that may possibly be avoided by castration and the effects that may occur after castration of the healthy bitch. The work is a literature review but it also includes a summary on the age recommendations for castration of the healthy bitch, castration before or after the first heat and the castration method most commonly used of ovariohysterectomy and ovariectomy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Utvärdering av utrustning för skörd av äpplen avsedda för färskkonsumtion

    University essay from SLU/Agriculture - Farming Systems, Technology, and Product Quality

    Author : Magnus Engelbrekt; [2010]
    Keywords : skördemetoder; äpple; teknik ; utrustning; arbete; plockpåse; plocktåg; Pluk-O-Trak;

    Abstract : During the autumn 2009, a 15 hp degree project was accomplished. The objective of the study was to describe different equipment alternatives, suitable for fresh market apple harvest. A field study was conducted during the harvest period to evaluate the efficiency (kg / person/ hour), using the different equipment. READ MORE