Essays about: "in ovo"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words in ovo.

  1. 1. ESTIMATION OF RADIATION EXPOSURE FROM NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIONUCLIDES IN FOOD AND FOODSTUFF

    University essay from

    Author : Ida Bengtsson; [2022-01-13]
    Keywords : Medical physics; Naturally occurring radionuclides; committed effective dose from ingested radionuclides; Biokinetic models;

    Abstract : Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to provide an estimation of the committed effective dose received by the Swedish population from naturally occurring radionuclides (NORM) in the diet. This study was also aiming to investigate the impact on the committed effective dose due to the new developments in the biokinetic model for Po 210 . READ MORE

  3. 2. Social och miljömässig hållbarhet för alternativ till avlivning av tuppkycklingar

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

    Author : Ronja Lindell; [2019]
    Keywords : värphöns; äggproduktion; könsbestämning; in ovo; dual purpose;

    Abstract : Tuppkycklingar av värphybrid-typ avlivas inom en dag efter att de kläckts eftersom de inte anses lönsamma att behålla för produktion av kött. Denna praxis har ifrågasatts allt oftare under senare tid vilket resulterat i utveckling av alternativa tillvägagångssätt. READ MORE

  4. 3. Perceived Barriers and Predictors of Dietary Intentions Regarding Omnivorous, Lacto-/Ovo-Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Kajsa Erikson; [2018-06-05]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Understanding the psychology behind the limitation or exclusion of animal products from people’s diets is important due to ethical, medical and environmental issues. A survey measuring attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control (PBC) and intention in regards to three different diets - omnivorous, lacto-/ovo-vegetarian and vegan - was completed by 823 Swedes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Metabolomic study of the effects of perfluorinated compounds on the fatty acid metabolism during the development of Gallus gallus domesticus

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Viktoria Wigh; [2017]
    Keywords : PFOS; PFOA; fatty acids; β-oxidation; domestic chicken; energy metabolism; GC-MS;

    Abstract : Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are two commonly found contaminants associated with various manufacturing products, such as firefighting foam, non-stick coatings, electronics and water repellants. These compounds are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic and may therefore pose a serious health risk to living organisms. READ MORE

  6. 5. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with different meat-free diets in Sweden

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Andreas Baumann; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; climate change; greenhouse gas emissions; diet; vegetarian; vegan;

    Abstract : The production of food is responsible for large share of the anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. There is a wide range of emissions associated with different food-groups. In particular the production of meat from ruminants causes higher emissions compared to plant-based food. READ MORE