Essays about: "Thesis on livestock"

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  1. 11. Går det att öka graden av självförsörjning? : en jämförelsestudie mellan svensk nötkötts- och spannmålsproduktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sara Adlers; [2022]
    Keywords : attityder; attitydförändringar; beslutsteori; EU; marknadsvillkor; nötköttsproduktion; självförsörjning; spannmålsproduktion;

    Abstract : Ett omtalat uttryck är LRF:s (Lantbrukarnas riksförbund) påstående om att ”varannan tugga i Sverige är importerad”. Det innebär att Sveriges totala självförsörjningsgrad uppgår till 50 procent och landet är därmed beroende av importhandel. Svensk nötköttsproduktion har en stor betydelse för jordbrukets uthållighet. READ MORE

  3. 12. How does different production systems affect the welfare status of pigs from farm to abattoir? : developing and evaluating animal welfare protocols

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

    Author : Julia Carlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : behaviour; direct observation; human-animal interaction; loading; unloading; lairage; driving race; slaughter;

    Abstract : The welfare of livestock animals is of great importance among Swedish citizens and has economical importance for the profitability of the pig production. On the day of slaughter, pigs are exposed to new environments and interactions that may compromise their welfare. There are different pig production systems in Sweden e.g. READ MORE

  4. 13. Comparative simulation of PVT designs for three locations in Europe with different simulation tools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : María Teresa Rodríguez Rubio; [2022]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Energy; European Commission; Horizon 2020; Innovation Project; Livestock farms; Renewable Energy; RES4LIVE; Solar Energy;

    Abstract : In this thesis, different types of PVT (photovoltaic-thermal collectors) for three different farms in Europe will be studied, as part of the RES4LIVE project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action programme. A suitable renewable energy system will be proposed for each farm, considering the temperature range requirement and the climate conditions in each farm. READ MORE

  5. 14. The ethical price for dairy

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

    Author : Katrin Bauer; [2021]
    Keywords : animal ethics; dairy industry; Europe;

    Abstract : In the 21st century people in modern society within Europe are used to go to a supermarket to buy groceries of daily need. Everything is easily available and affordable and barely anyone is aware of the production of their consumed goods, their origin and unpleasant side effects. READ MORE

  6. 15. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture : Opportunities and Challenges

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för datorteknik

    Author : Carl Johan Casten Carlberg; Elsa Jerhamre; [2021]
    Keywords : artificial intelligence; ai; agriculture; smart farming; precision farming; precision livestock farming; artificiell intelligens; ai; jordbruk; smart jordbruk; precisionsodling;

    Abstract : Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in different parts of society for providing decision support in various activities. The agricultural sector is anticipated to benefit from an increased usage of AI and smart devices, a concept called smart farming technologies. READ MORE