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  1. 1. Behovet av social kontakt hos hästar (Equus ferus caballus) : uppfyller dagens lagstiftning behovet?

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

    Author : Ebba Josephson; [2020]
    Keywords : häst; equus ferus caballus; socialt behov; social kontakt; djurskydd; djurskyddslagstiftning; välfärd;

    Abstract : In the literature, horses are described as social animals who live together in herds. Despite this, the most common housing system in Sweden is individual boxes. According to Swedish legislation this is legal as long as the horses have daily physical contact with at least one other horse. READ MORE

  3. 2. Djurskyddsinspektörernas checklistor : utvärdering av skalor

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

    Author : Ida Bertilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : djurskyddsinspektör; checklista; skalor; hullbedömning; renlighet; fothälsa; social kontakt;

    Abstract : Hållning av lantbruksdjur är vanligt förekommande runt om i världen och på grund av detta har olika lagar, förordningar och föreskrifter stiftas för att säkerställa en acceptabel nivå av vård och behandling av djur. I Sverige kontrollerar djurskyddsinspektörer att dessa lagar, förordningar och föreskrifter följs och under dessa kontroller följer djurskyddsinspektörerna checklistor ifrån Jordbruksverket. READ MORE

  4. 3. Interactions between horse and rider that leads to a positive relationship

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

    Author : Simone Skovgaard Licht Andersen; [2015]
    Keywords : horse; rider; interactions; reinforcement; punishment; behaviour;

    Abstract : Horse riding is among the most dangerous sports, with more accidents happening than both football, motorcycle riding, rugby and skiing. The frequency of accidents increase with the frequency of being around horses (Equus ferus caballus), regardless of how experienced the rider is. This indicates that even professional riders are in the risk zone. READ MORE

  5. 4. Personlighetstyper och stressrespons hos djur – med fokus på hund och häst

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

    Author : Kimia Maleki; [2013]
    Keywords : aktiv; passiv; personlighet; personlighetstyper; proaktiv; reaktiv; stereotypier; stress; stresshantering; active; coping; coping style; passive; personality; proactive; reactive; stereotypies;

    Abstract : Animals living in captivity are often subjected to various kinds of stress. Individuals within species can respond differently to the same stressor depending on differences in coping style and physiology. READ MORE

  6. 5. Echinococcus multilocularis in wild boar : aiming at an alternative surveillance method

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

    Author : Tuva Vamborg; [2012]
    Keywords : Echinococcus multilocularis; wild boar; surveillance;

    Abstract : This study was the first part of a larger project investigating a new surveillance method for Echinococcus multilocularis. In this study we examined livers from wild boar (Sus scrofa), looking for lesions caused by E. multilocularis. E. READ MORE