Essays about: "an animal"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 2660 essays containing the words an animal.

  1. 21. Förbjudet att använda men tillåtet att sälja : kartläggning av utrustning sålda av Sveriges största djuraffärer

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

    Author : Karin Kristina Haider; [2023]
    Keywords : djurvälfärd; djurskydd; burstorlek; djuraffär; smådjur;

    Abstract : One-third of all Swedish households have pets in their homes, and among the top 10 most popular animals kept as pets, we find small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice. In the wild, these animals can run fast, jump far, dig deep, and freely climb. READ MORE

  3. 22. Mapping the pig value chain in the Dominican Republic with emphasis on the risk of transmission of African swine fever

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Andrea Hentz; [2023]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Domestic pig; Value chain mapping; Pig production; Biosecurity; Disease risk;

    Abstract : As in many other parts of the world, pigs provide an important source of food and income in the Dominican Republic (DR). However, the pig production in the country faces great challenges since African swine fever (ASF) was reintroduced in 2021, after being absent for over 40 years. READ MORE

  4. 23. Designing learning experiences for collaborative survival : Using stories about biodiversity measures in the construction sector

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jonas Diego van Doorn; [2023]
    Keywords : Learning; design; interaction; biodiversity; construction; workshop; Lärande; design; interaktion; biologisk mångfald; konstruktion; verkstad;

    Abstract : Biodiversity loss is increasing at an unprecedented rate, with the construction sector generating significant negative externalities. Developing an educational experience focused on biodiversity within this sector can enhance knowledge and expertise to mitigate such loss by showcasing resilient nature-based solutions. READ MORE

  5. 24. Relatedness and diversity in Swedish local chicken breeds using mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences and SNP data

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Esther Taiwo Afolabi; [2023]
    Keywords : chicken; genetic diversity; mtDNA d-loop; SNP; Swedish local chicken breeds;

    Abstract : Genetic diversity is the variation in genetic information carried by individuals within a species or population. This variability plays a crucial role in enabling species to adapt and survive in changing environments and is essential for evolutionary processes. READ MORE

  6. 25. Farming without animals? The outlook for Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture as an alternative approach to food production in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kevin Edberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture; Multi-level Perspective; Sustainable transitions; Agri-food system; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Conventional agriculture and animal husbandry are leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions,environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss. Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture (BVA) is an approach that aims to address the concerns of modern agriculture and provide a sustainable and ethical alternative. READ MORE