Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit): Recent submissions
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Bruk av alkalisk korn i kraftfôr til drøvtyggere : effekt på vommiljø og fordøyelighet
(Master thesis, 2018)This is a two part thesis consisting of a literature study, and a presentation and evaluation of two experiments on alkaline grain used in concentrates fed to dairy cows. The literature study contains a general presentation ... -
Effekt av pakkemaskin i plansilo på kvaliteten av grassurfôr
(Master thesis, 2018)Denne oppgaven består av en teoridel og «egne undesøkelser». Teoridelen inneholder en gjennomgang av de viktigste faktorene som påvirker ensileringen, og spesielt forhold relatert til plansilo. Det er en økende interesse ... -
The role of information in reducing food waste : a case study of information as a food waste prevention measure in a Norwegian canteen
(Master thesis, 2018)Food waste represents a major problem that must be resolved in order to achieve a sustainable food system. Most of the food waste in industrialised countries are consumer related and occur at the end of the food supply ... -
Growing roots in a community : an exploratory case study of urban agriculture and quality of life
(Master thesis, 2018)In a world where an increasing number of people live in cities, urban health is an essential part of comprehending sustainable development. Thus, moving towards a more sustainable world both socially, economically and ... -
Identification of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) SNPs whose allelic versions appear with different frequency in pure stands and in mixtures with grasses, using GBS and CAPS-markers
(Master thesis, 2018)In this thesis I`m trying to uncover if there is any genetic difference between red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) populations grown in pure stands with only red clover and in mixed stands, where red clover is grown together ... -
Hvordan øke innholdet av umettet fett i kumelk
(Master thesis, 2018)Næringsrik kumelk utgjør en viktig del av kostholdet til de fleste nordmenn. Melk består av foruten vann, protein, fett, sukker, vitaminer og mineraler. Melkefettet har fått mye fokus de siste ti årene på grunn av det høye ... -
Effekt av AH1 på dødfødsler og tidlig utrangering av kalv hos NRF
(Master thesis, 2018)Genet AH1 ble oppdaget i 2014 på Canadisk Ayrshire og studien viste at dersom begge foreldre er bærere av AH1 kan det medføre dødfødsel. Formålet med denne studien var å undersøke om AH1 har negativ effekt på kalvingsegenskapene ... -
The perceived taste of lactic acid fermentation in protein hydrolysates : a screening of the sensory properties of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) implemented in hydrolysate products produced with co-products from the food industry (poultry-, fish- and dairy)
(Master thesis, 2018)The use of enzymatic protein hydrolysis is today common practise within the food industry to extract additional high quality nutritional components, however the method is rather limitedly used towards products for later ... -
Beskrivelse av ulike driftsformer av slaktekylling i Norge
(Master thesis, 2018)Consumers have become more concerned with the production of food, quality of the meat and animal welfare. Conventional production with fast-growing breed has been the only production form of broiler chicken. However, ... -
Forskjeller i celletall og andre mastittindikatorer fra melkeroboten i to seleksjonslinjer av NRF
(Master thesis, 2018)Det kommer store mengder nøye og objektivt registrerte data fra melkeroboter (AMS). Dette er data med stort potensialet til å brukes i avlsarbeidet og som styringsverktøy til bonden. Formålet med denne oppgaven var å ... -
Tiltak for å hindre bladlusoverført virussmitte i norsk settepotetproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2018)Potet er en viktig matplante i norsk landbruk og kosthold. For at det skal være lønnsomt å dyrke potet i Norge er det nødvendig å sikre friske settepoteter. Hvert år må settepotetprodusenter forkaste store parti med ... -
Assessment of the potential of biotic regulation by Brassica cover crops used as biofumigants : case of Verticillium dahliae affecting Sunflower crop in southwestern France
(Master thesis, 2018)Verticillium dahliae causing Sunflower Verticillium Wilt (SVW) is a vascular pathogenic fungus of increasing importance in south western France. Biofumigation performed with brassica cover-crops grown during the long fallow ... -
Molekylærgenetisk karakterisering av vernaliseringsrespons i PACMAD-gras
(Master thesis, 2018)Many plants rely on a mechanism called vernalisation response to match reproductive output with favourable environmental conditions. This trait is an important adaptation to seasonal climates, like for example at high ... -
Effect of steam-conditioning and enzymatic treatment on rheological properties of the shrimp feed, formulated with torula yeast (Candida utilis) as a novel feed raw ingredient
(Master thesis, 2018)The use of yeast as an alternative source of protein has been in demand as a novel feed ingredient in shrimp feed nowadays. In order to optimize its use, more research and study is required. The objective of this study was ... -
Potential of using aluminosilicates for removal of heavy metals and mycotoxins from feed and water
(Master thesis, 2018)Mycotoxins are naturally occurring secondary fungal metabolites capable of producing toxic effects in humans and animals. The complexion of toxic effects of mycotoxins depend on the chemical structure of the toxin, duration ... -
Rapeseed co-products in pig diets : effects on nutrient and energy digestibility and metabolism
(PhD Thesis;2017:90, Doctoral thesis, 2017)The European pig industry is heavily dependent on imported protein feedstuffs, particularly soybean meal (SBM). Increased and more efficient use of locally produced protein sources, such as rapeseed (RS), could alleviate ... -
Assessing personality traits in dogs : conceptual and methodological issues
(PhD Thesis;2017:72, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Animal personality is defined by consistent between-individual differences in behaviour through time or across contexts. Behaviour is further organised into broader behavioural dimensions referred to as personality traits ... -
Characterization of genes and gene products influencing carotenoid metabolism in Atlantic salmon
(PhD Thesis;2017:36, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Distinct red flesh color is a unique trait of the fish genera Oncorhynchus, Salvelinus, Salmo and Parahucho. In this thesis we have investigated its molecular basis in Atlantic salmon to better understand how and why it ... -
Aerobic exercise training for improving robustness of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(PhD Thesis;2012:29, Doctoral thesis, 2012)Exercise training produces a wide range of benefits to fish kept in captivity. Research has shown that among several other parameters, growth, feed efficiency, feed intake and cardiac capacity are improved. In higher ... -
Linking the heritability concept to systems dynamics
(PhD Thesis;2013:18, Doctoral thesis, 2013)The concept of heritability is rooted in the observation that relatives resemble one another more than expected by chance. Narrow-sense heritability is defined as the proportion of phenotypic variance that is attributable ...