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  1. 1. Sharing space with a larger relative : examining interspecific effects of fallow deer on roe deer performance

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : John-Christophe Hessler Frelinckx; [2023]
    Keywords : roe deer; fallow deer; interspecific competition; population densities;

    Abstract : Interspecific competition of some form is a part of life for most species across the world. For some species it can be part of their evolutionary history over many thousands of years, while for others it is a more recent experience, as is the case of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and fallow deer (Dama dama), in Scandinavia. READ MORE

  3. 2. Kullstorlek hos hund som ett mått på fertilitet

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

    Author : Anna Snell; [2018]
    Keywords : Kullstorlek; fertilitet; hund; reproduktion;

    Abstract : Hundar blir könsmogna vid 6–12 månaders ålder och tiken genomgår sin brunstcykel cirka två gånger per år. Om hon då blir dräktig är hon det i 63±5 dygn och får i genomsnitt 2–9 valpar per kull, men betydligt större kullar har fötts. READ MORE

  4. 3. Påverkar kullstorleken smågrisens utveckling fram till födseln?

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

    Author : Isabelle Westergren; [2016]
    Keywords : livmoder; ägglossning; placenta; foster; kullstorlek; tillväxthämning; uterus; ovulation rate; placenta; fetus; litter size; intrauterine growth restriction;

    Abstract : The aim of this literature review was to analyze if the number of fetuses in the uterus will have an effect on the development of the fetuses until birth. Breeding for larger litter size creates a possibility to increase the number of weaned piglets. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sexuellt beteende hos bonoboapor (Pan paniscus) och evolutionära fördelar med icke-reproduktiv sexualitet

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

    Author : Ellinor Henriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : bonoboapa; Pan paniscus; sexuellt beteende; icke-reproduktiv sexualitet; sexual behavior; non-reproductive sexuality;

    Abstract : Bonoboapan (Pan paniscus) erkändes år 1929 som en egen art och hade innan dess ofta misstagits för schimpans (Pan tryglodytes). Arterna påminner om varandra till utseendet, men skiljer sig åt i beteende. Detta är fascinerande med tanke på att de delar nästan identiska genom. READ MORE

  6. 5. Interspecies embryo transfer in South American camelids : a field study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Signe Tollig; [2015]
    Keywords : alpaca; Peru; preservation; llama; camelid; interspecies reproduction; alpacka; lama; kamelid; interspecies reproduktion; embryo transfer; embryo överföring; bevarande;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of performing inter-species embryo transfer under actual field conditions in the natural habitat of South American camelids. In this study embryos from llamas were transferred to alpaca recipients. In a parallel study alpaca embryos were transferred to llama recipients. READ MORE