Essays about: "CCC"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 essays containing the word CCC.
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6. Effects of cow-calf contact on feed intake, milk production and energy balance in dairy cows in early lactation
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : The objective of this study was to compare the production level, feed intake and energy balance in early lactation of non-suckled cows against cows in a cow-driven cow-calf contact (CCC) system. CCC systems have become interesting to evaluate as they are thought to provide a more natural behaviour for both the cow and calf, several studies have reported higher growth and better health in calves kept in these systems. READ MORE
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7. Understanding new expectations for democratic environmental governance : a policy analysis of an activist movement in the South-East of France
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : This paper is based at the nodal points of several phenomena, including political distrust in France, a European trend supporting public participation, a failed experiment of citizen assembly in France, and the organisation of a citizen collective to advocate for a replication of a similar citizen assembly, at the regional level, by environmental activists. In this context, I have conducted a policy analysis focusing particularly on the activist movement with the aim to provide insights into new expectations for democratic governance of environmental resources. READ MORE
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8. Lying behaviour of lactating dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Conventional dairy farming practices usually involve the early separation of calves from their dams. Cow-calf contact (CCC) systems may offer an alternative rearing solution that allows for the expression of natural behaviours, such as suckling and bonding. READ MORE
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9. Social behaviour and sociability traits of dairy calves raised in a cow-calf contact system : cow-calf together project
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Calves are usually separated from their dams a few hours after birth, placed in individual house pens, cages or hutches and fed on milk replacer. This system has many welfare and ethical implications on the dam and calf, especially as regards to their bonding and natural behaviours. READ MORE
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10. Optimizing the preparation of cooked chickpea
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The demand of processing pulses (dry beans, lentil, and peas) into various foods has increased over the recent years as they are considered a sustainable and healthy food. Thus, a sustainable processing of them is equally important for the future. READ MORE