Essays about: "EBV"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the word EBV.

  1. 1. Assessing the benefits from joining the International beef cattle genetic evaluation (Interbeef) at SLU’s Interbull Centre : Estonia as a case study

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

    Author : Tzayhri Osorio Gallardo; [2021]
    Keywords : Pilot run; Interbeef; Estonia; reliability; International genetic evaluation; beef cattle; weaning weight;

    Abstract : In 2019 the Interbeef Working Group started offering a new Service: the “Interbeef Pilot run”. The Service, developed and provided by Interbull Centre, consists in an international genetic evaluation for beef breeds using pre-defined genetic parameters. READ MORE

  3. 2. On-Site Regeneration of Granular Activated Carbon : A literature study, comparison and assessment of different regeneration methods to find potential on-site regeneration method in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Chinmay Mishra; [2021]
    Keywords : Granular Activated Carbon; GAC On-site Regeneration; Cost Estimation Analysis; GAC Chemical Regeneration;

    Abstract : In this thesis project, different existing granular activated carbon regeneration methods/technologies are assessed based on existing literature. The project aims to identify and analyse the method with the highest on-site regeneration potential by using the Himmerfjärdsverket wastewater treatment plant as a reference and performing a cost estimation analysis. READ MORE

  4. 3. International genomic evaluation of Brown Swiss and Holstein dairy cattle : multi-trait vs. single-trait approach

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

    Author : Sallam Mohammed Abdallah Ahmed; [2020]
    Keywords : Genotype-based international genomic evaluation; single trait; multi-trait; reliability; MACE proofs; national proofs; selection index; Brown Swiss; Holstein; Gene by environment interaction;

    Abstract : International genomic evaluation for Brown Swiss population known as InterGenomics, was officially launched in 2011 by Interbull Center in Uppsala, Sweden. The routine evaluation is currently carried out using a single-trait approach where estimated breeding value from multi-trait across countries evaluation (MACE EBV) are used as a dependent variable and genetic corre-lations are assumed to be equal to one between countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Multiple sclerosis – is a dysregulated immune response the route to illness via Epstein-Barr virus reactivation?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Ellinor Lidén; [2020]
    Keywords : Epstein-Barr virus; multiple sclerosis; autoimmunity; humoral immunity; cell-mediated immunity;

    Abstract : Background: Throughout human history infectious agents such as viruses have been one of the biggest threats to public health. One example of infectious agents that can cause severe malignant conditions in humans is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). READ MORE

  6. 5. Is it possible to improve the bovine immune response to mastitis using immunogenetics?

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

    Author : Emelie Björnhagen; [2019]
    Keywords : bovine; immunology; genetics; breeding; mastitis;

    Abstract : Mastitis is a major problem for cows all over the world. For decades selection against mastitis has been performed through direct and indirect selection. Favorable outcomes of reduced mastitis incidence include: Economic gains, reduced use of antibiotics as well as improved animal welfare. READ MORE