Essays about: "animals used in research"

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  1. 16. Domestication effects on the human-chicken relationship

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Ruth Demree; [2023]
    Keywords : attentiveness; chicken; domestication; human-animal relationship; social cognition; social learning;

    Abstract : Domesticated species possess certain cognitive abilities that allow them to thrive in an environment with regular human interaction, and these interactions contribute to the overall human-animal relationship. Studying the human-animal relationship allows us to better understand how domesticated animals perceive and navigate their environment, which can then be used to improve their welfare. READ MORE

  3. 17. Kartläggning av stereotypt vandrande hos tigerhane (Panthera tigris altaica)

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

    Author : Julia Alehult; [2023]
    Keywords : amurtiger; stereotypt vandrande; stereotypt beteende; etologi; beteendestudie;

    Abstract : Zoos have an important role when it comes to the conservation of endangered species. Animals kept in captivity have the same behavioral needs as animals in the wild and it is important that zoos provide them with a stimulating environment. If the environment in the enclosure is not optimal, abnormal behaviors such as stereotypies can develop. READ MORE

  4. 18. Let Us Put Our Brains in the Spotlight – Literally!

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Elsa Karjalainen; [2023]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Neurons are the working force in each vertebrate’s nervous system. These small cells have the important task of transferring information in the form of electrical charges called action potentials. Neurons make it possible for us to sense touch, process our environment, and store memory. READ MORE

  5. 19. Visar labbmöss en preferens för färgade berikningsföremål?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Amanda Leisser; [2023]
    Keywords : labbmöss; försöksdjur; mus musculus; berikning; färgseende; preferensstudie; färgpreferens; open-field;

    Abstract : Mice are one of the animals that are being kept at a large scale for research purposes. It’s important that they are kept in a way that will promote good welfare. In order for this to be possible, it’s neccessary to evaluate what environmental enrichment that can be used as a way of increasing welfare. READ MORE

  6. 20. En jämförande studie av engångs- och flergångstextiler på operationsavdelningen : med fokus på aseptik och miljöpåverkan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Alex Berg; Klara Siegrist Jönsson; [2023]
    Keywords : aseptik; engångsoperationsrockar; flergångsoperationsrockar; livscykelanalys LCA ; miljöpåverkan; operationslakan; operationstextiler; vårdrelaterad infektion VRI ;

    Abstract : Miljöförändringar är ett globalt problem som påverkar både människor och djur. Klimatförändringar blir allt vanligare och leder till allvarliga konsekvenser som höjda havsnivåer, extremväder och negativ inverkan på den biologiska mångfalden. READ MORE