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Social interactions and cortisol levels in blood of dairy goats (Capra hircus) housed in three different densities during pregnancy
(Master thesis, 2012-09-06)Domesticated goats (Capra hircus) are social species that live in groups. Throughout the world goats are kept in different systems, and on different densities when housed indoors. There is no Norwegian requirement stating ... -
Social interactions, time activity budgets and movement patterns in dairy goats (Capra circus) housed in two different group sizes
(Master thesis, 2015-07-10)Goats are, like most farm animals, group living animals. In todays animal husbandry of goats there is considerable variation in group size. Larger group sizes are generally associated with less aggressive interactions and ... -
Social learning in alternative food networks creates pragmatic changes for community based agrarian resource management
(Master thesis, 2016)The need for more sustainable management of natural resources is becoming increasingly important as the global population increases. The implementation of management strategies are showing signs of change as a response to ... -
Socio-Ecological Resilience in a Southern California Dryland Agroecosystem: Contributions from General and Specified Resilience
(Master thesis, 2021)In general, California agroecosystems are vulnerable to social and environmental change, threatening the provision of vital ecosystem services and human food security. Socio-ecological resilience, comprised of general ... -
Soil particulate organic matter contribution of hairy vetch ecotypes as winter annual legume cover crops
(Master thesis, 2017-01-02)Efficient cover crop management provides numerous benefits to the agroecosystems including soil organic matter (SOM) contribution. In the cold climates of the upper Midwest, options of cover crop species that can withstand ... -
Spesialseksjonen; en kostnad eller ressurs for Oslo Politidistrikt?
(Master thesis, 2012-04-20)Denne oppgaven har som formål å beregne kostnaden for beredskapsordningen til Spesialseksjonen i Oslo Politidistrikt, samt å undersøke hvilken betydning det har for Oslo Politidistrikt av Spesialseksjonen er underlagt ... -
Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Benin: feasibility of biological control
(PhD Thesis;2022:73, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Since its outbreak in 2016 Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) commonly known as fall armyworm (FAW) has caused significant consequences on a range of crops, especially on maize, which is a staple food in most ... -
Spredningen av det sentrale avlsarbeidet fra væreringene til de andre medlemmene av Sauekontrollen
(Master thesis, 2014-07-28)Beskriver spredningen av det sentrale avlsarbeidet på sau -
Spælsau og norsk kvit sau : en økonomisk og biologisk sammenligning
(Master thesis, 2013-08-02)Denne masteroppgaven har tatt for seg de økonomiske og biologiske forskjellene mellom spælsau og norsk kvit sau, de to mest utbredte sauerasene i Norge. Med et strukturert avlsarbeid som har pågått over flere tiår er det ... -
Stabilitet i atferd og emosjoner hos hund fra 3 måneder og frem til 15 måneders alder
(Master thesis, 2010-12-23)Del 1: Hunden blir ofte sett på som menneskets beste venn. For å få en bedre forståelse av hundens atferd, har vi sett nærmere på: hundens domestisering, hva atferd er, samt atferdsutvikling og atferdsproblemer. Domestiseringen ... -
Starch and protein accumulation during seed development of field grown faba beans (Vicia faba L. cv. Vertigo) in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)The grain legume Vicia faba L. (faba bean) is a potential commercial protein crop in Norway. Little information is available concerning seed development and accumulation of storage compounds in Vicia faba seeds grown in ... -
Starch digestion dynamics in broiler chickens as affected by structural components, starch properties and level of inclusion
(PhD Thesis;2019: 57, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Quantitatively, starch is the most important component and the major energy source in poultry diets. Although it is commonly believed that the broiler chicken has a large capacity to digest starch, numerous studies have ... -
Starch Digestion in Broiler Chickens: A Literature Study and an In vitro Comparison with Pigs
(Master thesis, 2017)Starch is a quantitatively important source of energy in poultry diets. Despite high loads of starch in the diet, poultry species can utilize a variety of starch sources very efficiently. Pancreatic α-amylase is the major ... -
Statistical model comparison in genetic analysis of challenge test data on Streptococcus agalactiae resistance in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-09)Five statistical models were used to analysis genetic variations, heritability and the ability to predict survival of Nile tilapia based on challenge test data. 12 full-sib Nile tilapia families (1870 individuals) with an ... -
Status og potensiale for utvikling av småskala grønsaksproduksjon i Vestland fylke – ei undersøking av interessentinvolvering og interaksjon i matsystemet
(Master thesis, 2021)Den globale matproduksjon går ei utfordrande tid i møte, og Noreg og Vestland er ikkje i le for trugsmåla som fylgjer med eit skiftande klima. Mykje indikerar ei trong for ein solid og robust matproduksjon nasjonalt, der ... -
Stomatal functioning and abscisic acid (ABA) regulation in plants developed in different air humidity regimes
(PhD Thesis;2013:29, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Greenhouse as a production system is important in the production of vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants. However, plant production in continuous high relative air humidity (RH) may results in poor plant quality, due ... -
Strategi for opptrapping av kraftfôr etter kjeing for å sikre god produksjon og helse hos norske mjølkegeiter
(Master thesis, 2016-08-18)I Norge har mjølkeavdråtten hos geit økt mye i seinere tid. Etter kjeing er geiter ofte i negativ energibalanse (NEB), og fôring av kraftfôr må balanseres mellom tilførsel av nok energi, og samtidig unngå for mye mobilisering ... -
Strategies for improving dairy goat kid rearing systems for milk and meat production in Norway, Tanzania and milk utilization in Malawi
(PhD Thesis;2011:50, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Kid rearing strategies are a key to continuous supply of milk to Dairies and reduction of kid rearing cost that will also optimize farmer’s income by increasing by-products and maintaining the beautiful cultural landscape ... -
Strategies for improving productivity of small ruminants in Tanzania
(PhD Thesis;2010:52, Doctoral thesis, 2010)This thesis presents three areas of emphasis, all related to feeds, feeding and performance of small ruminants. The first area (Paper I) focuses on seasonality and its effect on chemical composition of forage species most ...