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  1. 1. Vårdprogram och underhållsplan för den historiska trädgården vid soldattorpet Rensmyran

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marita Bergström; [2020]
    Keywords : soldattorp; vårdprogram; underhållsplan; historisk trädgård; kulturmiljö;

    Abstract : Soldattorpet Rensmyran med anor från sent 1600-tal är beläget på landsbygden sydväst om Uppsala. Torpet Rensmyran drivs som fritidsjordbruk med en liten uppfödning av hästrasen Gotlandsruss. På hag- och åkermark förekommer bete. READ MORE

  3. 2. Habitat preferences and shelter seeking behaviour of extensively kept Gotland Ponies

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

    Author : Karin Näslund; [2016]
    Keywords : year round grazing; extensive grazing; shelter; shelter seeking haviour; GPS-collar; horse;

    Abstract : The constant decline of permanent pastures in Sweden has a negative impact on biodiversity. A multidisciplinary project is investigating if the endangered native Gotland pony could be used to keep and restore the biodiversity of permanent pastures and forests, on a minimal labour input, without compromising the ponies’ welfare. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pilotstudie av hästars användning av en ligghall i ett lösdriftssystem

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

    Author : Catarina Bengtsson; Camilla Eriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : ligghall; lösdrift; beteende; häst;

    Abstract : Different types of loose housing systems are becoming more common, primarily with the aim to increase the welfare of the horses. According to Swedish Animal Welfare legislation, horses kept outside all year around must have access to a shelter during the cold season, for protection against cold, rain and wind. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gotland ponies on extensive pastures – a welfare assessment

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

    Author : Mathilda Börjesson; [2015]
    Keywords : welfare quality; djurvälfärd; häst; ferala hästar; extensivt bete; beteende; fysiologi; bcs; horse; pasture;

    Abstract : Swedish farmers have the possibility to be subsidized by EU rural development programme for grazing animals on pastures to promote the biodiversity of flora and fauna. The environmental remedy sometimes does not allow supplementary feed and at the same time the Swedish Animal Welfare Act and the Swedish Agricultural Board’s regulations for animal welfare and protection states that animals, in this case horses, shall be fed with food of good quality and adapted for the species. READ MORE

  6. 5. Parasite detection in extensively hold Gotland ponies

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

    Author : Johanna Karlsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Gotland pony; horse; parasite; strongyle; roundworm; tapeworm; pinworm; extensive holding;

    Abstract : Horses are herbivores that spend almost all day grazing. While grazing they are infected by different endoparasites through ingestion of infective eggs or larvae on pasture. READ MORE