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  1. 1. Predicting Birth Outcome Using Cardiotocography and Machine Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Josefine Öder; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Cardiotography, CTG, is a monitoring method that is commonly used during childbirth. The method measures the fetal heart rate, FHR, alongside the uterine contractions, TOCO. Clinicians use this tool to evaluate the health of the infant, and to observe changes which might imply hypoxia, lack of oxygen supply, for the fetus. READ MORE

  3. 2. The influence of antimicrobial agents on the development of antibiotic resistance in the vaginal bacterial flora of artificially inseminated mares : a study on mares in a stud environment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elin Wilén; [2021]
    Keywords : antibiotics; antimicrobial resistance; bacteriology; breeding; equine reproduction; reproductive techniques; semen extender; stud farm;

    Abstract : In Sweden and in many other countries, artificial insemination (AI) is frequently used in horse breeding. The technology makes it possible to use genetic material from horses in different geographical locations in an effective way, minimizing the risk of infection or even injury to both horses and stud personnel. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sinperiodens inverkan på nästkommande laktation : hur vanliga produktionssjukdomar kan förbyggas

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

    Author : Tilde Larsson; Elisabet Nilsson; [2021]
    Keywords : dry cow; dry period; dry cow management; dry cow feeding; acetonemia; ketosis; displaced abomasum; dry cow fertility; fatty liver; hypokalcemia;

    Abstract : I takt med att avkastningen hos mjölkkor ökat på grund av förbättrade avelsstrategier och bättre management har också produktionssjukdomarna fortsatt vara närvarande, framför allt vid tiden runt kalvning. Vid denna tid är kon extra utsatt på grund av att hon ofta drabbas av negativ energibalans vilket kan leda till fysiologiska och biokemiska förändringar i kroppen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Kartläggning av reproduktionsproblem hos berner sennentikar : med fokus på kullstorlek, förlossningsproblem och valpdödlighet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linda Sofia Rasmus; [2021]
    Keywords : Berner sennen; dystoki; fertilitet; kullstorlek; reproduktion; reproduktionsproblem; valpdödlighet;

    Abstract : 2009–2019 rapporterades årligen i medeltal 74 berner sennenkullar till Svenska Sennenhundklubben (SShK). Renrasiga hundars reproduktion är betydelsefullt för avel och rasens hälsa. Tidigare studier har undersökt reproduktionsproblem hos hundar både i Sverige och internationellt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Uterine health in the postparturient period of the dairy cow

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linda Hulling; [2020]
    Keywords : uterine health; metritis; endometritis; cytology; cytobrush;

    Abstract : The main objective for dairy farmers is to produce the best amount of milk from healthy cows. When doing so the optimization of reproductive efficiency is a key variable. Uterine diseases in the postpartum period are among the main reasons for this goal not to be achieved. READ MORE