Essays about: "gyltor"

Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 essays containing the word gyltor.

1. 16. Uppfödning av gyltor till hållbara suggor

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

   Author : Lina Hidås; [2010]
   Keywords : uppfödning av gyltor; rekrytering; utslagning av suggor; livstidsproduktion;

   Abstract : Half of Sweden’s 140 000-150 000 sows are culled and replaced by 75 000 gilts annually. Culling of old sows is necessary and allows new breeding material to enter the herd. However, many of the culled sows are young, and have not yet become profitable at the time for culling. READ MORE

3. 17. Characteristics of Swedish gilts at service and producers’ opinions about gilt production

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

   Author : Therese Pettersson; [2010]
   Keywords : Gilt; Service; Backfat; Body condition; Exterior; Interview;

   Abstract : In Sweden, selection for leanness in pigs has been going on for almost a century. This sometimes results in gilts and sows being too lean and consequently in a risk for reduced reproduction and health status. READ MORE

4. 18. Utvecklingsalternativ för grisbesättning

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Christian Johansson; [2004]
   Keywords : grisproduktion; byggnader;

   Abstract : The purpose of this report was to compare two different options for expanding of an existing pig farm. For the time being there are low prices within the agricultural market of pig production, and it is interesting to see if it is worth expanding or not. READ MORE