Essays about: "poultry production"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 81 essays containing the words poultry production.

  1. 21. Poultry red mites in Swedish laying hen flocks : occurrence and efficacy to a selection of acaricides

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

    Author : Emelie Gunnarsson; [2017]
    Keywords : poultry red mite; Dermanyssus gallinae; laying hen; efficacy; occurrence;

    Abstract : The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is a blood-feeding ectoparasite commonly found in poultry facilities. It has an adverse effect on health and welfare of laying hens around the world. A common method used for control of D. gallinae is the use of acaricides (pesticides used against mites). READ MORE

  3. 22. Comparison of behaviour and health of two broiler hybrids with different growth rates

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

    Author : Sofia Wilhelmsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Broiler; chicken; welfare; health; behaviour; gait; fear; perching; dustbathing;

    Abstract : Until recently fast growing broiler hybrids have been used exclusively in both conventional and organic broiler production in Sweden. This study aimed to quantify differences in behaviour and health between a fast growing hybrid (Ross 308) and a slower growing hybrid (Rowan Ranger). READ MORE

  4. 23. Föräldradjur inom slaktkycklingindustrin : välfärdsproblem och försök till åtgärder

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

    Author : Madeleine Bichel; [2016]
    Keywords : broiler; slaktkyckling; föräldradjur; välfärdsproblem; foderrestriktioner; feed restrictions; broiler breeders; welfare problems;

    Abstract : Dagens slaktkycklingindustri har medfört flera välfärdsproblem för de avelsfåglar (föräldradjuren) som används för att producera slaktkycklingar och detta arbete syftar till att ge en överblick över dessa välfärdsproblem samt redogöra för eventuella försök till åtgärder som gjorts. De mest uppmärksammade problemen handlar om foderrestriktioner samt aggressiva beteenden vid parning. READ MORE

  5. 24. Disease Control and Biosecurity Measures on Specialized Beef Rearing Units in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Maria Wanhainen; [2016]
    Keywords : antibiotics; attitude; perception; perception; antimicrobial resistance;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate and evaluate how biosecurity measures are implemented on Swedish farms with specialized beef production. In Swedish specialized beef production young calves are purchased for intensive rearing, mainly from dairy farms. The calves can be as young as two weeks old. READ MORE

  6. 25. The biogas potential from municipal waste and agricultural residues in Hazaribagh, Dhaka city, Bangladesh : - a possible strategy to improve the energy system

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : A S M Monjurul Hasan; [2016]
    Keywords : energy; biogas; environment; municipal waste; agricultural residue; electricity; substrate; raw materials; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Energy is considered as the foremost significant factor towards socio-economic growth. Due to the rapid growth of industrialization in Bangladesh, the need of energy is increasing day by day. Considering the environmental issues, sustainable solutions are needed to address the energy crisis. READ MORE