Essays about: "critical animal studies"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 essays containing the words critical animal studies.

  1. 11. The Developmental Neurotoxicity of Paracetamol – Evaluation of markers involved in brain development in mice

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Armine Yakub; [2020]
    Keywords : paracetamol; Neurotoxicity; mice;

    Abstract : Paracetamol is a widely used non-prescription analgesic and antipyretic. Despite its wide usage, the mechanism of action of paracetamol is not fully known. READ MORE

  3. 12. The effect of early environment on the adaptability of chicks : exploring cognitive aspects

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

    Author : Kirste Colleen Mccrea; [2020]
    Keywords : adaptability; choice; early environment; environmental complexity; holeboard; poultry; spatial cognition;

    Abstract : Due to the many challenges that laying hens face throughout their lives in the production system, raising hens with the ability to adapt and cope within their environment is vital from both a welfare and production standpoint. The early environment of chicks has been shown to have lasting effects on the health and well being of laying hens later in life. READ MORE

  4. 13. The process of product development in small agricultural firms : a multiple case study of Swedish lamb producers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hugo Hultin; Simon Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : agricultural sector; farmers; gotland; new food product development; new product development; NPD process; Sheep farmers; small firms;

    Abstract : This study provides a better understanding of small-scale farmers New Product Development (NPD) processes, what activities farmers undertake within and how they work with NPD processes. NPD plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining competitiveness in many industries and its importance has grown over the years due to changing market conditions, also in the agricultural sector. READ MORE

  5. 14. Genetic and phenotypic analysis of elbow dysplasia in four large Swedish dog breeds : an evaluation of the screening programme and clinical symptoms

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

    Author : Anna Medved; [2020]
    Keywords : elbow dysplasia; screening; fragmented coronoid process; osteochondritis dissecans; ununited anconeal process; elbow incongruity;

    Abstract : Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common hereditary disease in dogs. Elbow dysplasia develops during the critical growth period between 4-12 months of age in large breed dogs and causes pain and lameness in the front limbs. In worst case it can lead to euthanasia. READ MORE

  6. 15. Kunskaper och erfarenheter kring råfoder hos djursjukhuspersonalen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Caitlin Lund; Nicole Söderquist; [2019]
    Keywords : råfoder; hund; katt; djursjukhuspersonal; kunskaper; erfarenheter; djuromvårdnad;

    Abstract : Råfoder är en form av utfodring till både hund och katt som under senare år märkbart har ökat i trend. Utfodringsformen innebär att innehållet varken tillagas eller värme-behandlas innan det utfodras till djuren. READ MORE