Essays about: "yearling"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word yearling.
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1. Den yngre respektive äldre hästens näringsbehov och omvårdnad för en god hälsa
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : The horses nowadays are getting older and it is common that horses be fully active in competition in older ages. Loss of nutrients and weight loss in older horses is a common consequence when the horses have difficulties assimilating the feed. The dental health can affect the uptakes of nutrients. READ MORE
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2. The effect of temperature on productivity of birds in Sweden and Finland
University essay from Linköpings universitet/BiologiAbstract : Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most important factors influencing population growth and survival. Therefore, to be able to predict the effect of climate change on ecosystem composition and function, it is important to understand its effect on demographic variables, such as productivity. READ MORE
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3. Kalcium- och fosforsmältbarhet hos växande hästar
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : In the latest edition of NRC (2007) the feeding recommendations for Ca and P to growing horses were increased with 35 and 25 %, respectively, based on results from a Canadian study showing that daily endogenous fecal losses of Ca and P were greater than previously suggested. A Ca absorption efficiency of 50 % is used for all horses. READ MORE
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4. Determinants of winter kill rates of wolves in Scandinavia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Winter wolf (Canis lupus) kill rates on moose (Alces alces) on the Scandinavian Peninsula are high and subject to strong variation, compared to other boreal wolf-moose systems. A more detailed understanding of factors influencing this variation is crucial for management and conservation of the Scandinavian wolf population. READ MORE
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5. Mating behaviour and hierarchy among male warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) in Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Warthogs live under natural conditions in matriarchal groups, bachelor groups and yearling groups. Just like all pig species do warthogs have a complex behaviour repertoire. READ MORE