Essays about: "maternal behaviour"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 essays containing the words maternal behaviour.

  1. 16. A calving solution where the cow can choose to leave the calf

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

    Author : Torgunn Aslaug Skjerve; [2015]
    Keywords : dairy cattle; cattle; maternal behaviour; behaviour;

    Abstract : The aim was to evaluate cow-calf behaviour up to 24 h after calving in a new type of group calving area with individual calving pens. The study was conducted at a private dairy farm with 86 cows of Norwegian Red Cattle kept in cubicle housing with two milking robots. A calving area (8. READ MORE

  3. 17. Fixering av suggor – så påverkas välfärd och smågrisdödlighet

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

    Author : Manda Aleryd Berg; [2014]
    Keywords : djurskydd; välfärd; suggor; gyltor; kulting; spädgris; gris; sus scrofa; fixering; skyddsgrind; smågrisdödlighet; smågrisöverlevnad; inhysning; svin;

    Abstract : Piglet survival is a problem of great significance in pig production, affecting both animal welfare and economic aspects negatively. In Sweden it is illegal to use farrowing crates for sows on regular basis. READ MORE

  4. 18. The impact of early childbearing on maternal behaviour and infant health in Ethiopia

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Tamiru Gebremeskel; [2014]
    Keywords : young mother; antenatal care visits; birth weight; maternal behavior; infant mortality;

    Abstract : This study assessed how early motherhood influences maternal behavior and infant healthin Ethiopia. Data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2011 were used.Descriptive and Multinomial analysis were performed to observe the determinants of antenatalcare visits and birth weight. READ MORE

  5. 19. The genetic background of oxytocin and its importance for maternal behaviour of sows

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

    Author : Freja Engström; [2014]
    Keywords : Oxytocin; sow; maternal behaviour; milk let-down; nest building; aggressiveness; litter size; mortality; crushing;

    Abstract : Oxytocin is today widely spoken of as a "feel good" hormone. Recent research has increased interest in the hormone and its role in social and sexual interactions, as well as its importance for complex behavioral patterns. There is evidence that oxytocin is released during physical contact and is said to suppress anxiety and stress. READ MORE

  6. 20. Hur en för tidig avvänjning påverkar kattens beteende

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Mia Petersson; [2014]
    Keywords : beteende; katt; avvänjning; problem; modersbeteende; separation; stereotypi; behaviour; feline; maternal behaviour; stereotypies; weaning;

    Abstract : Enligt svensk lag måste alla katter vara minst 12 veckor vid försäljning. I bl.a. Storbritannien kan kattungar dock säljas vid 8 veckors ålder. READ MORE