Essays about: "Beef suckler cow"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Beef suckler cow.

  1. 1. Artificiell insemination i dikobesättningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Tove Johansson; [2014]
    Keywords : artificiell insemination; dikobesättningar; nötkreatur; genetiska fördelar; könssorterad sperma; ekonomi; artificial insemination; suckler beef herds; beef cattle; economy; genetic advantage; gender-selected semen;

    Abstract : Den vanligaste produktionsformen av nötkött sker i dikobesättningar, där kor och kvigor förväntas föda en kalv per år. I sådana besättningar är fertilitet hos djuren en viktig faktor, då förmågan att föda fram en kalv varje år påverkar inkomsten. READ MORE

  3. 2. Use of oxytocin to improve diagnosis of subclinical mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus

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

    Author : Lina Jonsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Dairy cow; Oxytocin; Beef suckler cow; Staphylococcus aureus; Microabscesses; SCC;

    Abstract : Mastitis, inflammation in the udder tissue, caused by S. aureus is a big problem in dairy cattle production. It causes suffering for the cow and curing or replacing the infected cow is costly for the farmer. It is known that beef cattle also suffer from mastitis caused by S. READ MORE

  4. 3. New registrations in Swedish beef cattle breeding - with focus on temperament and cow weight

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

    Author : Linn Broström; [2013]
    Keywords : beef breed ; breeding; temperament; docility; mature cow weight;

    Abstract : In today’s genetic evaluation of Swedish beef cattle, mainly traits that are directly related to productivity are measured. However, other traits, such as temperament and mature cow weight affect the economy of the farmer, as well as the welfare of the animals. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hur kan man få ned dödligheten hos kalvarna i dikobesättningarna?

    University essay from SLU/Rural Buildings and Animal Husbandry (until 121231)

    Author : Jenny Höglund; [2010]
    Keywords : dikor; avel; hälsa; utfodring; dödlighet; kalvar; dikobesättningar; dikkoproducenter;

    Abstract : This work is a literature review along with interviews from nine suckler herds. How to reducecalf mortality in the cow herd is the focus of this paper. To get profitability of a herd, it isimportant that you get a live calf per cow and year. Good fertility of the cows thus is veryimportant. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hantering av extensivt hållna nötkreatur i mindre besättningar

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

    Author : Hanna Torén; [2009]
    Keywords : handling; cattle; extensively;

    Abstract : Extensive cattle management was reintroduced in Sweden during the 1950´s and 60´s. Usually this term refers to suckler cows for meat production that is kept outdoors all year around. Suckler cow farms tend to become fewer but bigger over time. Still however most of the farms with beef cows are small. READ MORE