Essays about: "cattle"

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  1. 36. Infektiös keratokonjunktivit hos semidomesticerad ren (Rangifer tarandus tarandus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Julia Bonevik; [2022]
    Keywords : Infektiös keratokonjunktivit; ren; CvHV2; klamydia; kornealödem; kornealulcer;

    Abstract : Infektiös keratokonjunktivit, IKC, är en ögonsjukdom som drabbar flera arter, däribland ren. Sjukdomen rapporterades på ren för första gången för mer än 100 år sedan, men ännu är mycket okänt kring sjukdomsprevalens, sjukdomsframkallande agens och riskfaktorer för insjuknande. READ MORE

  3. 37. On a mission of reducing methane burps: A case study of commercialising a low-carbon innovation in the food industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Clara Swanbeck; Saga Ising; [2022]
    Keywords : low-carbon innovation; b2b and b2c commercialisation; methane-reducing feed supplement; stakeholder mapping; sustainable food system; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Commercialising low-carbon innovations implies complex issues to be managed but is a necessity to attain a transition of industries for a sustainable future. This thesis investigates how an innovator can facilitate the adoption of their low-carbon innovation among stakeholders within the food industry. READ MORE

  4. 38. How does a beef x dairy calving affect the dairy cow’s following lactation period?

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

    Author : Roberto Espinola Alfonso; [2022]
    Keywords : beef cattle; dairy cattle; crossbreeding; milk yield; fertility; survival;

    Abstract : In dairy x beef breeding, much of the research has focused on the performance of the crossbred calves, yet little focus has been given to the subsequent performance of the cow itself. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of dairy cows for milk yield, fertility, and survival traits after giving birth to crossbred calves, and to compare this to the performance of dairy cows after giving birth to purebred dairy calves. READ MORE

  5. 39. Increase of biogas production by incorporating residual streams from agriculture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Stephanie Fjäll; [2022]
    Keywords : Anaerobic digestion; Agricultural residue; Lignocellulosic biomass; Mechanical pretreatment; Biogas production; Biorefinery; Chemical engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To expand the biogas production in Region Västra Götaland (RVG), residual streams from the agricultural sector can function as a large-scale supplier of biomass. The production of biogas decreases the dependence of fossil fuels and the digestate that is formed can also be returned to the agricultural sector, creating a closed loop. READ MORE

  6. 40. Pasture related characteristics and management strategies associated with udder health in farms with an automatic milking system : impact on somatic cell count and milking frequency

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emma Laufors; [2022]
    Keywords : somatic cell count; milking interval; automatic milking system; udder health; heat stress; pasture strategies; preventative measures;

    Abstract : Udder health plays a central role in the dairy industry and poor udder health can entail both negative economic and animal welfare consequences as well as increased antimicrobial use. The somatic cell count (SCC, a commonly used measurement of udder health) has been observed to increase during the summer season both in Sweden and in other countries. READ MORE