Browsing Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit) by Author "Vangen, Odd"
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Effects of changes in the breeding goal on genetic improvement for maternal traits in Landrace pigs
Eriksen, Elise Marie (Master thesis, 2018)Maternal ability is becoming increasingly more important in today’s breeding practices, as it increases the animal welfare, as well as, decreases the economic cost related to the loss of animals. Because of the complexity ... -
Genetic analyses of meat, fat and carcass quality traits measured by rapid methods
Gjerliaug-Enger, Eli (PhD Thesis;2011:13, Doctoral thesis, 2011)The overall aim of this thesis was to analyse meat and fat quality traits using quantitative genetic methods. This study has demonstrated that it is possible to establish simple laboratory practices and high quality rapid ... -
The influence og dietary fatty acid composition and sex on pork quality
Hallenstvedt, Elin (PhD Thesis;2011:04, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Norway is an important fish catching and producing country and has traditionally used fish and fish by-products in feed for monogastric animals, the pig is no exception. Fish and fish by products are excellent sources of ...