Essays about: "pigs"

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  1. 1. Behavioural response in pigs at gas stunning in foam

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

    Author : Madeleine Persson; [2024]
    Keywords : stunning methods; slaughter; animal welfare; carbon dioxide; high-expansion foam; nitrogen; argon;

    Abstract : There are several stunning methods used for the commercial slaughter of pigs. The two most common are electric stunning and stunning with carbon dioxide gas. It has been shown that there are several problems related to animal welfare in the stunning methods used today in commercial slaughter. READ MORE

  3. 2. Förbjudet att använda men tillåtet att sälja : kartläggning av utrustning sålda av Sveriges största djuraffärer

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

    Author : Karin Kristina Haider; [2023]
    Keywords : djurvälfärd; djurskydd; burstorlek; djuraffär; smådjur;

    Abstract : One-third of all Swedish households have pets in their homes, and among the top 10 most popular animals kept as pets, we find small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice. In the wild, these animals can run fast, jump far, dig deep, and freely climb. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mapping the pig value chain in the Dominican Republic with emphasis on the risk of transmission of African swine fever

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Andrea Hentz; [2023]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Domestic pig; Value chain mapping; Pig production; Biosecurity; Disease risk;

    Abstract : As in many other parts of the world, pigs provide an important source of food and income in the Dominican Republic (DR). However, the pig production in the country faces great challenges since African swine fever (ASF) was reintroduced in 2021, after being absent for over 40 years. READ MORE

  5. 4. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
    Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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