Essays about: "stereotypies"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 essays containing the word stereotypies.
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1. Kartläggning av stereotypt vandrande hos tigerhane (Panthera tigris altaica)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Zoos have an important role when it comes to the conservation of endangered species. Animals kept in captivity have the same behavioral needs as animals in the wild and it is important that zoos provide them with a stimulating environment. If the environment in the enclosure is not optimal, abnormal behaviors such as stereotypies can develop. READ MORE
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2. Besökarpåverkan hos lodjur (Lynx lynx) på djurpark
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Zoo visitors can affect captive animals in a negative, neutral or positive way. To achieve great welfare for the animals we need a better understanding of how visitors influence their behaviours. The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is not as studied as other Felidae and there is a lack of knowledge on how to manage stereotypies, such as pacing. READ MORE
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3. Betesgång hos mjölkkor : fysiologi, beteende och välfärd
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : Sveriges mjölkkor ska enligt djurskyddsförordningen hållas på bete under sommaren. Lagkravet infördes 1988 då majoriteten av mjölkkorna hölls i uppbundet system. Sedan dess har utvecklingen gått till färre men större besättningar och under den senaste tiden har beteskravet varit ett omdiskuterat ämne. READ MORE
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4. Inhysningssystem och dagliga rutiners påverkan på hästar och utvecklandet av stereotypier
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Equine StudiesAbstract : The horse has been in human service for about 6,000 years and has been a great asset in warfare and agriculture. Today, the horse is mainly used for leisure and equestrian sports. Horse holders keep horses housed in stables or in various forms of group housing. READ MORE
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5. Förekomst av önskvärda beteenden och stereotypier i relation till utevistelse hos giraffer (Giraffa camelopardalis) på Borås djurpark
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : In the wild, giraffes spend most of their day foraging and thus are most commonly found on the savannah where there is plenty of greenery. They continuously move to meet their daily nutritional need and can move over up to 437 km2 . Their diet is rich in fibre and consists mostly of leaves, twigs and bark. READ MORE