Essays about: "dairy farming"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 79 essays containing the words dairy farming.
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11. Investigation of aerobic stability in extruded silages
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : In dairy farming, feed cost represents the highest single expense. To maintain a high milk production, feed intake must be maintained, and forage is the major feed for dairy cows in many parts of the world. READ MORE
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12. Lying behaviour of lactating dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Conventional dairy farming practices usually involve the early separation of calves from their dams. Cow-calf contact (CCC) systems may offer an alternative rearing solution that allows for the expression of natural behaviours, such as suckling and bonding. READ MORE
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13. Regelverkets påverkan på den psykosociala arbetsmiljön : en kvalitativ intervjustudie kring mjölkföretagande
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : Antalet mjölkföretagare har under många decennier minskat i Sverige. Företagen har blivit färre men med ett större besättningsgenomsnitt. I takt med att mjölkproduktionen varit med om en snabb teknikutveckling, storleksrationaliseringen och inträdet i EU har lagkraven blivit allt mer centraliserade. READ MORE
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14. Eco-efficiency in Swedish dairy farms : incorporating sustainability into the measure of eco-efficiency
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This thesis introduces a novel method to incorporate absolute values of GHG emissions into the measure of eco-efficiency. The aim is to assess eco-efficiency in Swedish dairy farms and adjusting the scores towards a threshold of absolute levels of GHG emissions using the proposed method. READ MORE
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15. An estimation of environmental impacts of dairy farming : a cost benefit analysis of dairy farming in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The production of dairy products has both negative and positive external effects on the environment. Positive and negative external effects can be monetized and defined as environmental benefits and costs. Balancing environmental costs and benefits is crucial to prevent market failures. READ MORE