Essays about: "Poultry"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 134 essays containing the word Poultry.

  1. 6. Feeding Live or Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) to laying hens – Effects on Immune Traits, Egg Quality, Feather Condition, Body and Organ Weights

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

    Author : Adnan Aslam; [2023]
    Keywords : Black soldier fly; live larvae; dried larvae; immune response; egg quality; body weight; feather condition scoring;

    Abstract : Due to increasing prices and potential scarcity of soybean meal (SBM), there is growing demand for alternative and sustainable protein sources in poultry production. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have proven to be a suitable alternative based on nutritional value and sustainable production. READ MORE

  3. 7. Dual RNA-seq analysis of gene co-expression and immune response mechanisms in chickens infected by Eimeria tenella

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Alma Hansen; [2023]
    Keywords : RNA-seq; Eimeria; bioinformatics; gene co-expression;

    Abstract : Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria parasites is a worldwide problem, affecting chickens and leading to great losses in the poultry industry. Current vaccines are costly and non-optimal, and the parasite has developed resistance to the anticoccidials in use. READ MORE

  4. 8. Synen på djur, veterinärens ansvar och moralisk stress hos veterinärstudenter : finns olikheter mellan årskurserna?

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

    Author : Alva Orrenius; [2023]
    Keywords : djursyn; moralisk stress; veterinäretik; veterinärstudenter;

    Abstract : Det här arbetet handlar om hur veterinärstudenter ser på djur, vad veterinärens etiska ansvar är och om moralisk stress. Syftet med arbetet är att jämföra hur studenter i årskurs ett och studenter i årskurs fem på veterinärprogrammet tänker kring de här ämnena. READ MORE

  5. 9. Separation and acidification of digested animal manure : properties of the future organic fertilizers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Marie Björs; [2023]
    Keywords : Digestate; Eutrophication; Farmers’ survey; Plasma activation; Screw press;

    Abstract : Agricultural areas with a high animal density contribute to eutrophication in waterbodies and seas worldwide due to accumulation of nutrients around animal farms. Animal manure is heavy and bulky, thus unpractical to transport long distances and new techniques have been developed to refine animal manure and make it easier to transport. READ MORE

  6. 10. Food choices in physically active individuals with regard to sustainability

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Cosima Nuszbaum; [2022-08-19]
    Keywords : food choices; food selection; sustainability; protein; performance;

    Abstract : (1) Background: Food choices among consumers can have an impact on the total climate carbon footprint from food consumption. To decrease those emissions, a change in dietary habits is necessary. The recommendation for a shift towards a more sustainable diet is decreasing the amount of animal-based foods and increasing plant-based foods. READ MORE