Essays about: "grovfoderintag"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word grovfoderintag.

  1. 1. Pasture related characteristics and management strategies associated with udder health in farms with an automatic milking system : impact on somatic cell count and milking frequency

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emma Laufors; [2022]
    Keywords : somatic cell count; milking interval; automatic milking system; udder health; heat stress; pasture strategies; preventative measures;

    Abstract : Udder health plays a central role in the dairy industry and poor udder health can entail both negative economic and animal welfare consequences as well as increased antimicrobial use. The somatic cell count (SCC, a commonly used measurement of udder health) has been observed to increase during the summer season both in Sweden and in other countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Estimation of roughage intake for dairy cows based on eating time and individual intake rate

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

    Author : Sara Pihl; [2020]
    Keywords : roughage; dairy cows; intake rate; silage; silage intake estimation;

    Abstract : Prediktering av foderintag för mjölkkor är en viktig aspekt att ta hänsyn till både ur djurvälfärdssynpunkt men även ekonomiskt då foder är en av de största utgifterna inom svensk mjölkproduktion. Precis prediktering av foderintag är viktigt för att und-vika att över- eller underutfodra sina djur vilket i sin tur kan leda till sjukdomar hos djuren och/eller högre omkostnader. READ MORE

  4. 3. Individuella skillnader i grovfoderintag hos mjölkkor : sambandet mellan grovfoderintag och djuregenskaper

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

    Author : Filippa Larsson; [2019]
    Keywords : mjölkkor; foderintag; grovfoderintag; konsumtionsförmåga; djurfaktorer; grovfoder; ensilage;

    Abstract : Dagens mjölkkor utfodras med stora mängder kraftfoder för att åstadkomma en hög mjölkavkastning. Kornas matsmältningsapparat är uppbyggt för att kunna inta stora mängder grovfoder och i Sverige har vi goda förutsättningar för att producera vallfo-der av hög kvalité. READ MORE

  5. 4. Intensively processed silage using Bio-extruder : effects on gas production and forage digestibility

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

    Author : Emma Elgemark; [2019]
    Keywords : digestion rate; timothy; red clover; gas production; NDF digestibility; extruder Abstrac;

    Abstract : The dairy cow requires a high feed intake to maintain a high milk production and forage is a crucial component in dairy cows diet. Forage stimulates chewing activity and rumination which contributes to a normal and effective rumen function. READ MORE

  6. 5. Preference for breeding goal traits among Swedish and Norwegian dairy farmers : associations between preference and herd characteristics

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Torgunn Aslaug Skjerve; [2017]
    Keywords : farmer’s preference; dairy cow; breeding goal;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate similarities and differences among Norwegian and Swedish dairy farmers’ preference for breeding goal traits, and compare systematic effects within each country. The specific objectives were to analyse variation in ranking among farmers, and derivate relevant clusters using cluster analysis. READ MORE