Essays about: "feed ration"

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  1. 1. Profitability of optimizing biogas production in dairy farms : an experimental case study of a Swedish dairy farm´s usage of nitrogen in digestate as a nutrient resource for crop production

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nils Hermansson; Albin Åkerblom; [2023]
    Keywords : biogas; optimization; profitability; economic effects; organic; conventional; agriculture; dairy farms; digestate; nitrogen; biogas; optimering; lönsamhet; ekonomiska effekter; ekologiskt; konventionellt; lantbruk; mjölkgårdar; rötrester; kväve;

    Abstract : Biogas has the potential to be a contributor to sustainable energy for electricity, fuel, and heating. Because of that, there are different alternatives for biogas plants. In this study, a farm-based biogas plant for electricity production has been of interest. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mapping of feeding strategies in Swedish riding schools with different housing systems and its impact on horse health and body condition

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

    Author : Jasmine Lindholm; [2023]
    Keywords : riding school; horse; housing system; feeding strategies; horse health; body condition scoring; group housing of horses; individual housing of horses;

    Abstract : With around 500 riding schools, equestrian sport is one of Sweden’s largest sports organisations and the second largest youth sport. Horses are traditionally held in individual boxes but can also be kept in groups, so-called group housing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Free faecal liquid in horses : associations with nutritional factors

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

    Author : Elena Rönnqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : concentrates; feeding; feed ration; forage; gastrointestinal tract; haylage;

    Abstract : The occurrence of free faecal liquid (FFL) in horses is a problem as it leads to contamination of the tail and inside of hindlegs, which may result in skin lesions. Distinct from diarrhoea, horses with this condition often defecate normal faeces, but also void faecal liquid before, during or after defecation of solid faeces. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hantering och kundsyn av stereotypier på ridskolor : en enkätundersökning

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

    Author : Agnes Wahlgren Conrad; Åse Persson; [2020]
    Keywords : utfodring; beteende; hästhållning;

    Abstract : A stereotypical behaviour is an unnatural behaviour that is relatively lasting, repetitive and lacks function. Stereotypical behaviour is something that only the domesticated horses develop. The most common behaviours are cribbing, weaving and box walking. READ MORE

  6. 5. Faktorer som påverkar proteinnedbrytning och kväveeffektivitet hos mjölkkor

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

    Author : Kajsa Ståhlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : protein; kväve; nedbrytning; utnyttjande; mikroorganismer; våmmen; urea; mjölkko;

    Abstract : Svenska mjölkkor utfodras idag med en stor andel protein för att upprätthålla en hög mjölkproduktion. Protein är ett viktigt näringsämne som bland annat stimulerar syntes av mjölk. För att säkerställa en hög mjölkavkastning finns det en risk att mjölkkon överutfodras med protein som inte kan utnyttjas. READ MORE