Essays about: "feed enrichments"

Found 5 essays containing the words feed enrichments.

  1. 1. Jämförelse av två verktygsbaserade berikningar för gulbröstad kapucin (Sapajus xanthosternos)

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

    Author : Marie Ebbestad; [2021]
    Keywords : Sapajus xanthosternos; kapucin; berikning; bevarande; verktygsanvändning; djurpark;

    Abstract : Golden-bellied capuchins (Sapajus xanthosternos) are small primates from Brazil known for their tool use abilities. They are an explorative species and are capable of several types of tool use. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of food enrichment on the behaviour of turtles in captivity : An observational study of McCord’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) and Vietnamese pond turtle (Mauremys annamensis)

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

    Author : Erika Johansson; [2017]
    Keywords : Chelodina mccordi; food enrichment; Mauremys annamensis; reptile behaviour; turtle; welfare; foderberikning; beteende hos reptiler; sköldpadda; välfärd;

    Abstract : McCord’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) and Vietnamese pond turtle (Mauremys annamensis) are two critically endangered species of fresh water turtles originating from Asia. The aim of this study was to evaluate how the two species of aquatic turtles responded to food enrichment, if feed enrichment could reduce the stereotypic behaviour displayed by the McCord’s Snake-necked turtles and if behavioural signs associated to good welfare increased in response to food enrichment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of enclosure design, with focus on wild and domesticated herbivores in Swedish zoos

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

    Author : Fredrika Karlsson Lindgren; [2016]
    Keywords : enclosure design; animal behaviour; domesticated herbivores; wild herbivores; zoo; stereotypic behaviour; feed enrichments;

    Abstract : What is the meaning of zoos today? Some states that they are used for conservation and education, while other believes it’s a place for entertainment. When evaluating factors such as animal welfare and ability to perform natural behaviours, enclosure design is an important factor. READ MORE

  5. 4. Feeding behaviour of juvenile mink housed in pairs or group in climbing cages

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

    Author : Katarina Rämö; [2015]
    Keywords : mink; feeding; behaviour; juvenile milk; climbing cages;

    Abstract : Minken är det vanligaste djuret för pälsproduktion i Sverige och de cirka 75 farmarna producerar tillsammans upp 1 000 000 pälsar varje år. Bakgrunden till denna studie är att nya regler för inhysning av minkar kommer träda i kraft under 2017 där de unga djuren inte längre får hållas i grupp. READ MORE

  6. 5. On the hunt for improvements : possibilities of increasing welfare in captive cheetahs through hunting enrichment

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

    Author : Jenny Lithner; [2014]
    Keywords : cheetah; captivity; hunting behaviour; environmental enrichment; health; welfare; gepard; djurpark; jaktbeteende; miljöberikning; hälsa; välfärd;

    Abstract : The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is one of the big feline species kept in zoos worldwide. The wild populations are quite small and therefore the captive population make up an important part of the total population of the world. READ MORE