Essays about: "cost of reproduction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words cost of reproduction.

  1. 1. Guinea pig dystocia in the Nordic countries : a survey study comprising Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Maria Fura; [2022]
    Keywords : guinea pig; cavy; dystocia; caesarean section; birthing problems; reproduction;

    Abstract : This study focuses on veterinarians’ and breeders’ experiences of guinea pig dystocia in the Nordic countries. The countries included in the survey are Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The data for Swedish veterinarians and breeders was acquired from a previous study by Sandra Stolzenberg. READ MORE

  3. 2. Long-term population dynamics in a population of grass snakes (Natrix natrix) : and implications of climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Ludvig Palmheden; [2022]
    Keywords : body condition; hibernaculum; long-term data; mark-recapture; population size;

    Abstract : The impact of climate change on reptile populations is poorly studied, and this includes snakes, which are elusive by nature, making it problematic to preform long-term population studies. Here we have done both. READ MORE

  4. 3. The (Homo)Social Criteria- A qualitative study of homosocialty in the recruitment process to top management teams in Swedish tech-influenced start-ups

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Josefine Hedegård; Inga Eriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Gender Diversity; Top Management Team; Recruitment; Homosocial; Start-up;

    Abstract : Purpose - There are several benefits originating from gender diversity, such as improved decision-making and innovation, arguably important for a start-up. Contrastingly, the context of tech-influenced Swedish startups' TMTs are rather male dominated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Phenotypic correlates of spawning migration behaviour for roach (Rutilus rutilus) and ide (Leuciscus idus) in the stream Oknebäcken, Sweden.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Emma Lindbladh; Johanna Eriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Anadromous; cyprinids; diadromous; fish migration; ide; leuciscus idus; migration barriers; PIT-tag; roach; rutilus rutilus; sex ratio; spawning migration; Sweden;

    Abstract : Migration occurs among many animal species for the purpose of, among other things, finding food or to reproduce. Spawning migration is a form of migration that occurs among many fish species where they move to another site for reproduction. The movement can be obstructed by migration barriers like road culverts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of the economic impact and description of a BRSV-outbreak in a dairy herd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Cecilia Lefverman; [2018]
    Keywords : BRSV; economic impact; dairy herd; respiratory disease;

    Abstract : Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is globally one of the most important causes of respiratory disease in beef and dairy cattle of all ages and results in considerable costs for cattle farmers and significant suffering for the affected animals. The BRSV-infection can be subclinical to severe, and even fatal. READ MORE