Essays about: "Kirste Mccrea"
Found 3 essays containing the words Kirste Mccrea.
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1. The effect of early environment on the adaptability of chicks : exploring cognitive aspects
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Due to the many challenges that laying hens face throughout their lives in the production system, raising hens with the ability to adapt and cope within their environment is vital from both a welfare and production standpoint. The early environment of chicks has been shown to have lasting effects on the health and well being of laying hens later in life. READ MORE
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2. The body language of dairy calves : investigating emotions through ear posture, tail posture, and stepping behaviour
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : While improving animal welfare has become an important task in both the agricultural and scientific community, increased knowledge on positive emotions in animals and on methods of assessing welfare are needed in order to continue to move forward in this endeavour. Through understanding the connection between the body language of animals and their emotional state, further progress can be made. READ MORE
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3. The impact of prebiotic supplementation in piglets and its effect on learning and memory
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The microbiota-gut-brain axis is known to have the ability to influence host physiology and behaviour. Studies have demonstrated an impact from gut microbiota on a variety of behaviours, such as learning and memory, largely through the use of rodent models. READ MORE
