Essays about: "digestive system"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 essays containing the words digestive system.

  1. 16. Ättider av hösilage hos aktivt grupphållna hästar jämfört med uppstallade hästar på box

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Erika Nilsson; Vanja Sandell; [2016]
    Keywords : ättider; grovfoder; inhysning; aktiv grupphästhållning;

    Abstract : According to the evolution, the horse has developed to an herbivore that lives in herds on the plains. Despite the domestication the natural behavior of the horse has not changed. The gastro-intestinal tract is adapted to processing grass from grazing approximately 14-16 hours of the day. READ MORE

  3. 17. Inverkan av foderstatens sammansättning på mag-tarmkanalens mikrobiota hos häst

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

    Author : Frida Petters; [2016]
    Keywords : häst; mikrober; GI-system; foder; stärkelse; råprotein; horse; equine; microbes; digestive system; feed; starch; crude protein;

    Abstract : The horse is adapted to consume fiber rich feed in small portions, often and evenly distributed over the day. Even so, 98 % of Swedish horse owners feed their horses with concentrates, which are often rich in starch and low in fiber. READ MORE

  4. 18. Chicory and red clover silage to growing/finishing pigs and its influence on pigs' behaviour

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

    Author : Janina Nihlstrand; [2016]
    Keywords : pig behaviour; silage; social interactions; time budget;

    Abstract : Even though roughage is a part of the natural diet for pigs, the majority of today’s pigs do not have access to it. The time the pigs in modern production system spend on eating is very short, it could be as little as 15 minutes per day. This could lead to digestive or behavioural problems. READ MORE

  5. 19. Tubie : Ambulatory tube-feeding, for an active every day life

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Cindy Sjöblom; [2015]
    Keywords : Tube-feeding; tube; feeding; medical; home treatment; treatment;

    Abstract : Background Tube-feeding or nutritional support is a therapy for people who can’t get enough nutrition by eating or drinking. You may need it if you have difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, are severely malnourished or have inability to absorb nutrients through your digestive system. READ MORE

  6. 20. Är gurkmeja ett realistiskt alternativ för behandling av hundar med gastrointestinala besvär?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Josefin Hellgren; [2015]
    Keywords : gurkmeja; curcumin; hund; mag-tarmsjukdomar; växtbaserat läkemedel; antiinflammatorisk effekt; turmeric; dog; gastrointestinal disease; herbal medicine; anti-inflammatory effect;

    Abstract : Traditionellt sett har gurkmeja använts för medicinskt bruk i många olika länder och kulturer för en rad olika besvär på både djur och människor. Användningen idag är framför allt som kosttillskott, som del i digestionsbefrämjande medel och för att lindra ledbesvär. READ MORE