Essays about: "scent training"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words scent training.

  1. 1. Methodologies for training detection dogs and scent sample storing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Rebecka Clern; [2022]
    Keywords : detection dogs; scent training; canine scent detection; search dogs; scent samples;

    Abstract : Dogs’ spectacular sense of smell has been used as a detection tool by humans in many areas. Their olfaction was first used as a hunting tool, but dogs’ detection skills have been shown to also be applicable in, for example, detection of drugs, explosives, and firearms as well as disease detection. READ MORE

  3. 2. Skapandet av en multifunktionell plantering : fokus på växter som gynnar pollinatörer och doft för ökad hälsa

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

    Author : Vendela Ejmander; Terese Harborn; [2022]
    Keywords : Multifunktionell plantering; luktträning; pollinatörer; doft; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Luktsinnet har konstaterats vara ett betydelsefullt sinne i vår vardag. Naturdoft har i synnerhet visat sig ha en positiv inverkan för människans välmående. Vid gestaltning och planering av nya grönytor är dock synen det sinnet som prioriteras. READ MORE

  4. 3. Training dogs to indicate synthetic pheromones from Plagionotus detritus, Coleoptera, Cerambycidae to detect living beetles

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Matilda Apelqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Detection dog; indicate synthetic pheromone; coleoptera; conservation biology; endangered species;

    Abstract : Using dogs to detect insects’ emitted volatiles is a non-invasive procedure, and a trained detection dog is potentially a fast and accurate method to search for saproxylic insects. The longhorn beetle Plagionotus detritus is categorized as Endangered in the Swedish Red List of Threatened Species. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using sniffer dogs for non-invasive detection of Heterobasidion root rot from scent stimuli derived from Norway spruce trees

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Natalia Karolina Wysocka; [2021]
    Keywords : Detection dogs; sniffer dogs; Norway spruce; Heterobasidion spp.; decay; root rot;

    Abstract : The fungi of Heterobasidion spp. are known to cause root and butt rot disease, and are responsible for major economic losses to forestry sector in Sweden. The fungal infection in Norway spruce (Piecea abies(L.)Karst. READ MORE

  6. 5. Searching for the greater Capricorn beetle : a methodological review of training dogs for a conservational purpose

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

    Author : Linnea Ingelsbo; [2021]
    Keywords : dog search; Cerambyx cerdo; conservation detection dog; quercus; dog behaviour; swedish oak history;

    Abstract : The Greater Capricorn beetle Cerambyx cerdo is an endangered species both in Sweden (CR) and internationally (VU). The substrate, old Oak, dropped heavily in numbers in Sweden during the 19th century, which left the beetle without suitable habitats. The only remaining population is on Öland, an island on the Swedish east coast. READ MORE