Essays about: "calf survival"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words calf survival.

  1. 1. Bonderevolt eller överlevnadskreativitet : en studie om mjölkproducenters resa till egen förädling av gårdens mjölk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lisa Valleräng; [2023]
    Keywords : gårdsmejeri; förädling; mjölkgård; globala livsmedelssystem; lokala livsmedelssystem; berättande; värdeskapande; relationsmat;

    Abstract : I denna uppsats undersöks mjölkgårdar som investerat i och utvecklat förädling av gårdarnas egen mjölk. Fyra mjölkgårdar har besökts och där har jag genomfört djupgående intervjuer och observationer i två dagar på vardera gård. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bear in mind! A study about the effect of bear predation on the choice of calving site and site fidelity by female moose in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Lisa Dijkgraaf; [2022]
    Keywords : moose Alces alces ; brown bear Ursus arctos ; predation; calving site; site fidelity;

    Abstract : Selecting a suitable calving site is important for ungulates, especially when predators are present. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) predate on moose calves (Alces alces) and therefore influence the reproductive success of the moose. READ MORE

  4. 3. Non-naivety in a long-lived ungulate : learning effects of shooting moose calves?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Lukas Graf; [2021]
    Keywords : moose; Alces alces; integrated step selection function; habitat selection; anti-predator behavior;

    Abstract : Habitat selection and movement are considered important factors for survival of game species when they are hunted by humans. To reduce their risk of predation, animals can adapt their behavior to their most abundant predator over time through experience. READ MORE

  5. 4. Slaughter weight in relation to calving date : can area quality compensate for being born late?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Sanna-Maja Breiman Wistbacka; [2020]
    Keywords : moose; slaughter weight; birth timing; area quality;

    Abstract : The interaction between wildlife and environmental properties such as climate, water and forage availability and competition is a fundamental part when studying wildlife. In ungulates, mortality rates and reproductive success are closely linked to body condition. READ MORE

  6. 5. The production of colostrum from a feeding perspective

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

    Author : Ebba Kajlöv; [2020]
    Keywords : Colostrum; calf health; dry cows; feeding;

    Abstract : Feeding good quality colostrum to newborn calves is essential to ensure their health and survival. Therefore, it is important to ensure production of enough yield and good quality colostrum in dairy farms. Some factors that have been shown to affect the quality of colostrum such as parity and time to first milking after calving. READ MORE