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  1. 1. A comparison of transporters’ paddle use when unloading pigs at slaughter

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

    Author : Maria Bornhede; [2014]
    Keywords : pig; pigs; moving; paddle; welfare;

    Abstract : Today, pigs are moved on farm, between farms, between countries and to abattoirs. This movement of live pigs requires handling practices that are designed for the purpose. READ MORE

  2. 2. Evaluation of a behaviour protocol for use in recording the behaviour of horses following administration of methadone

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

    Author : Maria Bornhede; [2012]
    Keywords : methadone; opioids; pain assessment; recording methods; ethogram;

    Abstract : There is a need for correct and adequate pain assessment in horses. Methadone is used in pain management in horses but the full pharmacokinetic picture of methadone is not yet known. READ MORE

  3. 3. Training techniques used in training horses (Equus caballus) : with a focus on positive reinforcement

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

    Author : Maria Bornhede; [2010]
    Keywords : horse; positive reinforcement; welfare; clicker training; equestrian coaches;

    Abstract : Instrumental conditioning, the use of reinforcement and punishment, is used when training horses and these procedures may have different consequences regarding animal welfare. The aim of this study was to investigate what kind of reinforcers that are used in training horses and when these reinforcers are used. READ MORE

  4. 4. Handel med hotade djurarter

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

    Author : Maria Bornhede; Angelica Nordqvist; Elisabeth Tjärnström; Malou Tranlöv; [2008]
    Keywords : handel; djur; hotade djurarter;

    Abstract : "År 1973, kom ett antal länder överens om att handel inte får vara orsaken till att vilda djur och växter utrotas." http://www.wwf.se/show. READ MORE