Essays about: "feeding visit"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 essays containing the words feeding visit.

  1. 6. The production of colostrum from a feeding perspective

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

    Author : Ebba Kajlöv; [2020]
    Keywords : Colostrum; calf health; dry cows; feeding;

    Abstract : Feeding good quality colostrum to newborn calves is essential to ensure their health and survival. Therefore, it is important to ensure production of enough yield and good quality colostrum in dairy farms. Some factors that have been shown to affect the quality of colostrum such as parity and time to first milking after calving. READ MORE

  3. 7. Feeding of dry cows : a good start on the lactation

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

    Author : Ellen Lindqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Total mixed ration; separate feeding; one day feeding control; close-up; far-off;

    Abstract : At parturition, it is a critical period and an increased risk of the cow being affected by metabolic diseases. The dry period is therefore a preparation for both parturition and the coming lactation. Today's feeding recommendations for dry cows are debated and advisors express that a clearer guideline is needed. READ MORE

  4. 8. Beekeepers and bee wax moth - what's the buzz about? : a study about the attitude towards beekeeping and wax moth in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Ida Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : pollination; wax moth; Kenya; bees; beekeeping;

    Abstract : The bee wax moth (Galleria mellonella) is a troublesome pest of the honeybees that can cause substantial financial losses that can be devastating for the beekeepers. The moth is a universal pest but thrives in a warmer climate, the insect is nocturnal and feed on pollen, wax and other impurities. READ MORE

  5. 9. Blandfoder eller separat utfodring till mjölkkor i AMS med fri kotrafik

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

    Author : Hanna Driscoll; [2017]
    Keywords : foderintag; mjölkavkastning; mjölkningsfrekvens; automatisk mjölkning; grovfoderkonsumtion;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to compare two feeding strategies, partial mixed ration (PMR) and separate feeding (SR) of grass/clover silage and concentrate, and find out how feed intake, milking frequency and milk production was affected when the cows were milked in an automatic milking system (AMS) with free cow traffic. The study included 38 cows in early to mid lactation divided into two groups fed PMR or SR and lasted for ten weeks. READ MORE

  6. 10. Stressade hundar på veterinärkliniken : hur man förebygger och minskar stressen för en ökad välfärd

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

    Author : Julia Mayer Stenberg; [2016]
    Keywords : hund; stress; veterinärklinik; positiv förstärkning; aspirationspneumoni; dog; veterinary clinic; counterconditioning; aspiration pneumonia;

    Abstract : Det kommer många hundar till veterinärkliniker varje år och både hund och ägare kan uppleva det som en stressande situation. En stressad hund kan lätt bli aggressiv och personalen som hanterar hunden kan bli skadad. READ MORE