Essays about: "Ensilage"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 118 essays containing the word Ensilage.

  1. 21. Effects of red and blue LED light on feed intake, feed selection and milk yield in dairy cows

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

    Author : Maria Bunu; [2019]
    Keywords : sorting; particle size; 2-screen PSPS; roughage;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate how red and blue LED light during the daytime affects dry matter intake, feed selection, and milk yield in dairy cows. Ten multipa-rous pregnant Swedish Red cows in post-peak lactation were used. Cows were housed in a tie stall barn. READ MORE

  3. 22. Kaninkött : ett hållbart alternativ?

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Elisabet Henriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : kaninkött; hållbarhet; hälsa; klimat;

    Abstract : Köttkonsumtionen stiger i världen, både i länder som tidigare haft stor köttkonsumtion, och i länder där konsumtionen tidigare varit begränsad av ekonomiska skäl men där befolkningen nu har råd att köpa kött i större utsträckning. Köttkonsumtionen stiger i både absoluta och relativa termer. READ MORE

  4. 23. Intensively processed silage using Bio-extruder : effects on gas production and forage digestibility

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

    Author : Emma Elgemark; [2019]
    Keywords : digestion rate; timothy; red clover; gas production; NDF digestibility; extruder Abstrac;

    Abstract : The dairy cow requires a high feed intake to maintain a high milk production and forage is a crucial component in dairy cows diet. Forage stimulates chewing activity and rumination which contributes to a normal and effective rumen function. READ MORE

  5. 24. 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

  6. 25. Improving silage digestibility with fibrolytic enzymes

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

    Author : Thomas Eliasson; [2018]
    Keywords : ensilage; smältbarhet; fiber; växtfiber;

    Abstract : In Sweden, the dairy cow is an important producer of both milk and meat. The production is highly dependent on forage as a source of nutrients for the cow. Ruminants are excellent converters of plant material that otherwise is highly indigestible for humans. READ MORE