Essays about: "management dairy"

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  1. 1. An evaluation study of 3D imaging technology as a tool to estimate body weight and growth in dairy heifers

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

    Author : Emelie Ahlberg; [2024]
    Keywords : body measurement; body weight; growth; heifer; three-dimensional imaging; young stock management;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the use of a 3D camera as a tool to estimate body weight and growth in dairy heifers. Data collection lasted from October 2022 to January 2023 and was performed at the Swedish Livestock Research Centre in Uppsala, Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. How commercialization rate impacts the profits of dairy farms in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jens Mårtensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Smallholder farmer; Milk production; Economic development; Agricultural productivity; Poverty reduction; Livestock management;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between farm profitability and commercialization rates among smallholder farmers in Kenya. Through an analysis of data from 453 farms, the research examines several factors, including milk production, household size, education level, and livestock ownership, that can affect commercialization rate and dairy profit. READ MORE

  4. 3. Impacts of Covid-19 on Cooperatives in Sweden : a Case Study of Arla Foods

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Farhana Sultana; Nourhan Raafat Moustafa Abdelsalam; [2023]
    Keywords : Cooperatives; Covid-19; Covid-19 pandemic; resilience; strategy; internal governance; decision making; economic Impact; crisis management; crisis decision-making framework;

    Abstract : Different organizations face diverse challenges to survive during Covid-19. Rare external disruptions due to natural causes such as pandemics affect a company's ability to continue operations, from obtaining raw materials from suppliers to delivering finished products directly to the market. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dairy To Be Great : Enhancing Dairy Farming Practices and Designing an Information Dashboard for Animal Health and Reproduction Data

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Dora Krznaric; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis presents a comprehensive research study aimed at designing an information dashboard to address the specific information needs of dairy farmers in relation to animal health and reproduction data. The research focused on answering two key research questions: (1) How can we determine which factors are most relevant in terms of farms productivity and wellbeing of its animals? and (2) How can we visualize the data and farms history in a meaningful way so that the owner can make sense of it and therefore make better decisions for future planning?To answer these questions, extensive user research was conducted within the dairy farming community, involving interviews, literature review and surveys. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of liver and fur copper concentrations in dairy cows : in relation to dietary intake of copper and molybdenum

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

    Author : Ida Hansen; [2023]
    Keywords : copper; copper status; dairy cow; fur; liver; molybdenum; ruminant;

    Abstract : Koppar (Cu) har en avgörande roll i flera viktiga metaboliska funktioner och är en essentiell mineral för idisslare. Kopparbrist kan resultera i ett flertal problem som påverkar djurets hälsa och produktion, men även överutfodring av Cu kan resultera i allvarliga kliniska symptom på grund av ackumulering av Cu i levern. READ MORE