Essays about: "extensiva system"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words extensiva system.

  1. 6. Animal welfare assessment of dual-purpose cattle in Mexico : with focus on health and behaviour

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

    Author : Linnea Edstam; [2016]
    Keywords : djurvälfärd; Welfare Quality®; dual-purpose; hållbarhet; Mexiko; mjölkkor; nötkreatur; extensiva system; välfärdsbedömning; hälsa; beteende;

    Abstract : Chiapas is the poorest state of Mexico located southeast, with a hot and humid tropical climate and daily socio-economic challenges in rural conditions. The main cattle production system found is extensive dual-purpose production, producing both milk and meat. READ MORE

  3. 7. Animal welfare in Mexican dual-purpose cattle herds in the tropics : with focus on feeding and housing

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

    Author : Sofie Eriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : Dual-purpose; Welfare Quality®; assessment; body condition; sustainability; small-scale; Mexico; calf production; milk production;

    Abstract : Chiapas is a state in the southeast of Mexico where the climate is tropical, both humid and dry. The predominant cattle production system found is dual-purpose, which on every productive cycle produces both milk and meat. READ MORE

  4. 8. Faktorer av betydelse för bedömning av gröna taks påverkan på biodiversitet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Turi Knudsen; [2016]
    Keywords : gröna tak; biodiversitet; biologisk mångfald; bruna tak; urban biodiversitet; levande tak; bedömning;

    Abstract : Biodiversitet är variationen av liv och är en grundsten för människans existens. Biodiversitet omfattar viktiga ekosystemtjänster genom biologiska processer och funktioner som upprätthållas i naturen, exempelvis pollinering och cirkulation av näringsämnen. READ MORE

  5. 9. How strain and production system effects chicken welfare and quality in meat : a literature review

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

    Author : Sofia Wilhelmsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Chicken; broiler; organic; meat quality; animal welfare; genotype;

    Abstract : There are several reasons why organic chicken production is scarce in Sweden. Lack of slow growing (SG) strains combined with higher production costs, lower meat-yield and uncertainty of consumers’ willingness to pay seems to be the main reasons. READ MORE