Essays about: "on-farm research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words on-farm research.

  1. 1. On-farm slaughter and emergency slaughter in Sweden : prerequisites for reducing food loss of pigs and cattle

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Rasmus Björn; Albin Kauppi; [2023]
    Keywords : Animal welfare; Cattle; Mortality; On-farm slaughter; On-farm emergency slaughter; Pigs;

    Abstract : Although consumers are responsible for much food waste, recent studies have shown significant losses on farm-level. A recent report published by the Swedish Board of Agriculture presented that 3% and 8% of pigs and cattle are lost respectively, requesting further research regarding the potential in salvaging meat through on-farm slaughter (OFS) and on-farm emergency slaughter (OFES). READ MORE

  3. 2. Påverkas totalproteinnivåer i blodprov från kalvar av att blodprovet inte centrifugeras samt av hemolys?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linn Ambjörnsson; [2023]
    Keywords : råmjölk; refraktometer; blodprov; kalvhälsa; Brix;

    Abstract : Råmjölken innehåller livsviktiga antikroppar som ger kalven dess immunförsvar under de första månaderna i livet. För att kontrollera att kalven fått i sig en tillräcklig mängd antikroppar tas ett blodprov och detta serum analyseras med avseende på antikroppar. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
    Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

    Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drivers and Barriers for Biochar Deployment in Swedish Agriculture : a Multi-Level Perspective on Sustainability Transitions

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Danielle Jansen; [2023]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Socio-technical transitions; Multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : There are several sustainability challenges (e.g., environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity) that agro-food systems face. Simultaneously, agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Möjligheten att praktiskt utfodra rödalger till mjölkkor : med syftet att minska metanutsläpp

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

    Author : Ida Frankenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Asparagopsis taxiformis; Asparagopsis armata; mjölkkor; utfodring; metan;

    Abstract : De senaste åren har flera olika metoder för att minska metanutsläpp från idisslare undersökts, en av dessa är att blanda rödalger i fodret. Rödalgerna Asparagopsis spp. (främst Asparagopsis taxiformis och Asparagopsis armata) har ett högt innehåll av bromoform vilket verkar metanhämmande i våmmen. READ MORE