Essays about: "male pig"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words male pig.

  1. 1. Comet assay: Monitoring time-dependent DNA-fragmentation in two different types of cells, optimizing Flash-comet method for pig sperm analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Ewelina Rozwadowska; [2020]
    Keywords : Comet assay; Flash-comet; cell survival curves; TK6-cells; pig sperm;

    Abstract : DNA-damage, caused by different factors such as oxidative stress in cells, is common in living organisms. The damage includes DNA-fragmentation, such as single- and double strands breaks. READ MORE

  3. 2. How is feed-related behaviour in growing pigs affected by total mixed ration feed with intensively treated silage?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sara Holmström; [2019]
    Keywords : pig behaviour; grass-clover silage; total mixed ration; social interactions; nutrient utilization;

    Abstract : In Nordic countries, roughage e.g. silage from ley crops is mainly provided in the daily feed rations to pigs within organic production systems. Grass-clover silage brings multiple advantages in letting pigs perform natural behaviours and reduces aggressive social interactions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vaccinerad hangris : optimal lysinhalt?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Louise Lundahl; [2017]
    Keywords : vaccinerade hangrisar; lysin; protein; foder; tillväxt; klassning; kompensatorisk tillväxt; kväveutsläpp; foderstrategi;

    Abstract : Vaccination against boar taint with Improvac® is one of the alternatives to surgical castration. It was not until 2009 the use of Improvac® was approved within EU. There is a lack of Swedish studies concerning the requirement of protein and lysine to vaccinated male pigs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Djurskyddsstandard för suggor, smågrisar och slaktsvin i Sverige och Danmark

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

    Author : Emmy Lönnman; [2016]
    Keywords : gris; djurskydd; Sverige; Danmark; strö; svanskupering; golvyta; fixering; kastrering; pigs; animal protection; Sweden; Denmark; tail docking; floor area; fixation; castration;

    Abstract : Danmark är den näst största källan till importerat griskött i Sverige. Det är ifrågasatt huruvida Danmark har samma djurskyddsnivå som Sverige när det kommer till grishållningen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Chicory and red clover silage to growing/finishing pigs and its influence on pigs' behaviour

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

    Author : Janina Nihlstrand; [2016]
    Keywords : pig behaviour; silage; social interactions; time budget;

    Abstract : Even though roughage is a part of the natural diet for pigs, the majority of today’s pigs do not have access to it. The time the pigs in modern production system spend on eating is very short, it could be as little as 15 minutes per day. This could lead to digestive or behavioural problems. READ MORE