Essays about: "Sophie de Graaf"

Found 1 essay containing the words Sophie de Graaf.

  1. 1. Platelet serotonin uptake, N/L ratio and (abnormal) behaviour of pigs with a low or high social breeding value in barren or enriched housing

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

    Author : Sophie de Graaf; [2012]
    Keywords : social breeding value; platelet serotonin uptake; n l ratio; behviour; pigs; housing;

    Abstract : Pigs that are kept intensively and in groups may show excessive aggressive and/or manipulative behaviour. These behaviours may cause both welfare problems for the pigs and economic problems for the farmer. These problems may be solved by adjusting the environment the animals are kept in, and by (genetic) selection of animals. READ MORE