Essays about: "instantaneous sampling"

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  1. 16. Advantages and disadvantages of different observation methods on a troop of wild olive baboons at a river in Southern Kenya

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

    Author : Katarina Eriksson; [2014]
    Keywords : olive baboon; riverine forest; continuous sampling; instantaneous sampling; focal animal sampling; scan sampling; babian; anubisbabian; kenya;

    Abstract : Every observation method has its advantages and disadvantages and a well-adopted method gives more reliable results. Factors affecting the choice of the most appropriate methods for recording foraging behaviours include species, group size, environment, seasons and age. READ MORE

  3. 17. Verktygsanvändning som miljöberikning för gulbröstad kapucin (Cebus xanthosternos)

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

    Author : Daniela Johnson; [2013]
    Keywords : gulbröstad kapucin; verktygsanvändning; berikning; cebus xanthosternos;

    Abstract : That animals should be able to express their natural behaviours, even in captivity, has become a more important issue lately. Nowadays Zoos work much more with educating people and helping conservation projects for endangered species. This is two important reasons for making the environment as natural as possible for zoo animals. READ MORE

  4. 18. Organic acids in liquid feed for pigs - palatability and feed intake

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

    Author : Linnea Rudbäck; [2013]
    Keywords : Organic acids ; Fermented liquid feed; Acetic acid; Lactic acid; Acidifiers; Palatability; Growth performance; Health status; Pig;

    Abstract : Fermented liquid feed is well known for its health promoting effects on piglets. High levels of lactic acid are desired in the feed together with low levels of acetic acid and certain biogenic amines. READ MORE

  5. 19. Evaluation of a behaviour protocol for use in recording the behaviour of horses following administration of methadone

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

    Author : Maria Bornhede; [2012]
    Keywords : methadone; opioids; pain assessment; recording methods; ethogram;

    Abstract : There is a need for correct and adequate pain assessment in horses. Methadone is used in pain management in horses but the full pharmacokinetic picture of methadone is not yet known. READ MORE

  6. 20. Development and evaluation of environmental enrichment for captive Humboldt penguins

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

    Author : Anna Larsson; [2012]
    Keywords : environmental enrichment; humboldt penguins;

    Abstract : Environmental enrichment is of high importance for zoos. Borås zoo asked SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) for a student to perform a bachelor thesis for them. The task was to develop and evaluate environmental enrichment for their Humboldt penguins. READ MORE