Essays about: "välfärdsbedömning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word välfärdsbedömning.

  1. 1. Positiva välfärdsindikatorer för grisar

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

    Author : Isabella Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : välfärdsbedömning; positiva välfärdsindikatorer; gris;

    Abstract : Majoriteten av forskning om djurvälfärd har fokuserat på negativa aspekter medan relativt lite har gjorts rörande positiva tillstånd. På senare tid har forskares intresse för positiv djurvälfärd tagit fart och det är nu ett aktivt diskussionsämne i forskarsamhället. READ MORE

  2. 2. Body condition assessment : as a welfare and management tool for radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata)

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

    Author : Linn Lagerström; [2020]
    Keywords : Tortoise; turtle; radiated tortoise; Astrochelys radiata; Geochelone radiata; body condition indices; body condition score; morphometrics;

    Abstract : Body condition score (BCS) is frequently used to evaluate animal management practises for a variety of animal species in zoological collections and for production animals. The aim of this study was to apply different body condition indices and evaluate if they can be used as a welfare assessment and management tool for captive and wild critically endangered radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata). READ MORE

  3. 3. Zoo animal welfare assessment : a review of current research and protocols concerning welfare assessment and feasibility of application in a zoo environment

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

    Author : Veronica Samelius; [2018]
    Keywords : welfare assessment; zoo; assessment protocols; animal welfare; Welfare Quality®;

    Abstract : Modern zoos work with conservation, education and research which are all affected by the welfare status of the animals. This makes animal welfare assessment in a zoo environment important. READ MORE

  4. 4. Comparison of behaviour and health of two broiler hybrids with different growth rates

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

    Author : Sofia Wilhelmsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Broiler; chicken; welfare; health; behaviour; gait; fear; perching; dustbathing;

    Abstract : Until recently fast growing broiler hybrids have been used exclusively in both conventional and organic broiler production in Sweden. This study aimed to quantify differences in behaviour and health between a fast growing hybrid (Ross 308) and a slower growing hybrid (Rowan Ranger). READ MORE

  5. 5. Assessment of donkeys' welfare in Addis Ababa and Ambo, Ethiopia

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

    Author : Julia Björkengren; [2016]
    Keywords : welfare assessment; body condition score; working equines; Ethiopia; animal management;

    Abstract : In Ethiopia, working donkeys provide an essential transport resource and the people in the poor communities are highly dependent on these animals. The donkeys are often owned by people who belong to the poorest section of society, which results in that the animals are forced to work hard without adequate resources as feed, water, veterinary treatment and appropriate loading equipment. READ MORE