Essays about: "nutrition and diet"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 209 essays containing the words nutrition and diet.
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1. The Impact of Oat and Fruit Consumption on Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of novel climate-friendly feed for Nile tilapia in Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Tanzania is a country located in sub-Sahara Africa by the Indian Ocean. Tanzania's aquaculture sector is small but has the potential to grow. As the population grows, so does the demand for food. Nile tilapia is the most cultured fish in Tanzania due to its hardiness, fast growth and tolerance to many environmental conditions. READ MORE
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3. Feeding Live or Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) to laying hens – Effects on Immune Traits, Egg Quality, Feather Condition, Body and Organ Weights
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Due to increasing prices and potential scarcity of soybean meal (SBM), there is growing demand for alternative and sustainable protein sources in poultry production. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have proven to be a suitable alternative based on nutritional value and sustainable production. READ MORE
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4. Mjölkras tjurar på bete - fungerar det?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Idag så är det många mjölkrastjurar som föds upp på stall, vilket upplevs negativt i både miljö och välfärdsperspektiv. I denna litteraturstudie undersöks om det går att föda upp mjölkrastjurar på bete i större omfattning, än vad de görs idag. READ MORE
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5. Modelling organic farming systems : is livestock needed for a functioning nitrogen cycle and food production?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : Livestock has always been an integral part of nutrient management on organic farms. Environmental, economic and idieological trends are leading to an increasing specialization of agriculture away from mixed farms with livestock. READ MORE