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  1. 1. Wolverine Scavenging Behaviour : At their southern range in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Camille gautier; [2023]
    Keywords : Gulo gulo; scavenger; wolverine; adaptative management; Sweden.;

    Abstract : Over the past decades, wolverines in Sweden have made a recovery from near extinction to recolonization large part of their historic range. Effective conservation of large carnivores, which inhabit extensive territories, necessitates adaptative management that considers the diverse ecological and societal factors spanning their entire range. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of cow-calf contact on feed intake, milk production and energy balance in dairy cows in early lactation

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

    Author : Carina Tufvesson; [2021]
    Keywords : Cow-calf contact system; dairy cow; suckling; feed intake; feeding pattern; milk production; energy balance;

    Abstract : The objective of this study was to compare the production level, feed intake and energy balance in early lactation of non-suckled cows against cows in a cow-driven cow-calf contact (CCC) system. CCC systems have become interesting to evaluate as they are thought to provide a more natural behaviour for both the cow and calf, several studies have reported higher growth and better health in calves kept in these systems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Deskriptiv studie av vildsvins rörelser och kontakter, samt implikationer för spridning av afrikansk svinpest

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

    Author : Olivia Nordfeldt; [2021]
    Keywords : vildsvin; afrikansk svinpest; kontakt; rörelse; vildsvinskadaver;

    Abstract : Afrikansk svinpest (ASF) är sjukdom som drabbar alla medlemmar i familjen Suidae. Det senaste decenniet har sjukdomen spridit sig snabbt i både Europa och Asien där den har fått stora socioekonomiska konsekvenser. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stödmatning av inappetent katt : olika metoders förekomst och hur de fungerar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Desirée Ljungberg; Anna Pettersson; [2020]
    Keywords : esofagussond; inappetens; katt; nossvalgsond; stödmatning;

    Abstract : Inappetens är ett vanligt förekommande problem hos katt och en av de vanligaste orsakerna till att kattägare uppsöker veterinär. Denna studie omfattar en litteraturstudie om de vanligaste sjukdomarna som kan leda till inappetens hos katt samt en översiktlig beskrivning av olika stödmatningsmetoder med fokus på sonder och deras användningsområden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparative movement behaviour and habitat selection of semi-domestic herbivore : central-place grazing versus free-range grazing in Reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Muhammad Fawad Sharif; [2020]
    Keywords : supplementary feeding; habitat selection; lichen-rich forests; home range size; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; reindeer husbandry management; Sámi; recursive movements; utility distribution; clear cuts; brownian bridge movement model;

    Abstract : Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) husbandry mainly relies on natural pastures to ensure a sustainable animal production. In Sweden, coniferous forest areas are most commonly utilized as grazing grounds during winter. Additionally, supplementary feeding is sometimes provided for free-ranging animals to ensure their survival. READ MORE