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1. Analyzing Factors Influencing Reproductive Success of the Mountain Chicken : Nordens Ark Captive Breeding Program
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Amphibians globally are declining with roughly a third facing extinction due primarily to threats linked to human impacts. One way in which this is being combated is by captive breeding programs. READ MORE
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2. Personality and production in dairy cows
University essay from Zoologi; Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Variation in animal personality, in other words, behavioural responses consistent within individuals over time and/or across contexts, is predicted to be related to life-history traits, such as growth rate and investment in reproduction. How this translates into relationships between personality and milk production in dairy cows is however scarcely investigated and previous studies are showing contradicting results. READ MORE
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3. The effects of early stress on life-time strategies of behaviour and coping in chickens ( Gallus gallus )
University essay from ZoologiAbstract : Stress is often an important consideration for animal welfare. A number of factors can contribute to stress in domestic animals, most notably thoseused in food production. We investigated the effects and heritability of stress in domestic chickens (Gallus gallus). READ MORE
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4. Teat position and personality in piglets, Sus scrofa
University essay from ZoologiAbstract : In order to investigate if difference in personality is depended on the teat positions in piglets, Sus scrofa, 63 piglets, from 21 litters, were studied. The piglets were at an age between 9 and 31 days. READ MORE
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5. Experimental release of hand-reared wolf pups in Tver region (Russia): food habits, movement patterns and fear of humans.
University essay from ZoologiAbstract : Studying the reintroduction of hand-raised wolves may embrace several interests such as deepening knowledge on wolf biology and allowing a controlled release in isolated populations in need of genetic influx. Studies on hand-raised wild animals, showing successful reintroduction, suggested that young released wolves might be able to survive in the wild without previous fastidious training. READ MORE