Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit): Nye registreringer
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Fôrinntak, ete- og drøvtyggingsåtferd hjå NRF kyr gitt ein fullfôrrasjon med gradert nivå av raudalgar (Asparagopsis taxiformis)
(Master thesis, 2022)Denne oppgåva består av ein litteraturdel og ein forsøksdel. Litteraturdelen tek i hovudsak føre seg faktorar som påverkar ete- og drøvtyggingsåtferda til kyr, samt litt generelt om fordøyingssystemet, mjølkeproduksjon og ... -
Tap av sau og lam på utmarksbeite – effekt av beitekvalitet og rovdyrførekomst i utvalde skogs- og fjellkommunar
(Master thesis, 2022)Dei siste ti åra har i gjennomsnitt omlag 91 000 sau og lam blive borte kvar sommar på utmarksbeite. Dette fører til produksjonstap for bonden og det er eit dyrevelferdsproblem. Årsakssamanhengane er ofte uklare og komplekse. ... -
Arvbarhet og avlsverdier for metanproduksjon hos unge okser av Norsk Rødt Fe (NRF), med målinger i GreenFeed
(Master thesis, 2022)Fokuset rundt klimagasser og forurensning har økt de siste tiårene, og drøvtyggerne har blitt stemplet som miljøverstinger. Avl er en måte å redusere klimaavtrykket fra drøvtyggere, men for å kunne gjøre dette må egenskapen ... -
Welfare of Finishing Pigs - Effect of Decreased Stocking Density on Animal Welfare and Production Variables
(Master thesis, 2022)Modern pig farms are developed to be as economical and as efficient as possible, which has led to intensive livestock production systems. In recent years, both consumers and politicians have shown an increased interest in ... -
The effect of harvest time of timothy on digestibility in equine with in sacco and in vitro methods
(Master thesis, 2022)The objective of the present thesis was to investigate how harvest time influence digestibility in horses, in addition, to compare three different methods evaluating digestibility. Timothy grass was harvested eight times ... -
Dyrevelferd hos slakteokser i melkekubesetninger på Østlandet
(Master thesis, 2022)Dyrevelferd får et stadig økt fokus fra forbrukere, produsenter og innen forskning. Dyrevelferdsprogrammet (DVP) utviklet av Animalia og vurderingsprotokoll for slakteokser av Welfare Quality (WQ), er to protokoller designet ... -
Fine mapping of a QTL for white markings on chromosome 23 in Scandinavian Fjord horses.
(Master thesis, 2022)In Fjord horses, it is undesirable to have extensive white markings on the head or legs. White markings tended to be multifactorial pleitropic traits with phenotypic effects not solely restricted to coat colour but a variety ... -
Effects of gradual adaptation to separation for calves on growth, feed intake and rumination in cow-calf contact system
(Master thesis, 2022)As animal welfare concerns are increasing, so is the interest in cow-calf contact (CCC). In CCC, the cow and calf go together for an extended period in dairy production. Compared to normal practice were the calf are separated ... -
Novel functional feed based on bioactive compounds from spruce tree (Picea abies) and their beneficial health effects on distal intestine of Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2022)Aquaculture is an important industry that has the potential to stimulate economical growth, create jobs and assisting in poverty alleviation. However, the rapid growth and intensification of this sector has raised concerns ... -
Comparison of production and health status of purebred Holstein and Norwegian Red x Holstein crosses in the UK
(Master thesis, 2022)The goal of this thesis was to compare performance of purebred Holstein cows, Holstein crossed with Norwegian Red (NR) and various crossbreed combinations that included NR, by comparing their milk traits (kg. milk, fat ... -
The accuracy of genomic prediction by singular value decomposition of the genotype matrix
(Master thesis, 2022)Increasing the order of the genotype matrix by augmenting the number of animals or genetic markers represents a computational challenge for genomic selection. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the ... -
Hva slags levemiljø trenger slaktegrisen? - Atferd, velferd og bærekraft i ekstensiv, utendørs slaktegrisproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2022)Samfunnets krav til dyrevelferd for produksjonsdyr er stadig økende. Likevel er ikke norske arealkrav for slaktegris oppdatert siden 1996, og det tillates fremdeles at en 110 kilos gris holdes på 0,8 m2 med betong. I 2022 ... -
CRISPR/Cas9 based knockout of genes in SHK-1 cell line, to investigate their role in development of Infectious salmon anemia virus infection
(Master thesis, 2022)In recent years, we have realized the potential of aquaculture as an industry to meet the goal of rising global food demand in a cost-effective manner, rooted in sustainable and environment friendly practices. Atlantic ... -
Fish welfare and color of skin and fillets of Atlantic Salmon from two genetic lines exposed to repeated hypoxia prior to harvesting
(Master thesis, 2022)Oxygen is a fundamental necessity for the fitness and survival of Atlantic salmon. Hypoxia is reduced access to oxygen and low levels of oxygen in body tissues, which affects the welfare, immune response, and product quality ... -
Mapping the farmer's narrative : the political ecology of the Nooksack River Basin floods
(Master thesis, 2022)In November 2021, a combination of two atmospheric rivers and warmer temperatures led to catastrophic flooding within the Nooksack River Basin (NRB) in Whatcom County, USA. The aim of this paper is to understand the ... -
Etablering av Ulven nærmiljøhage: utfordringer og muligheter for drift
(Master thesis, 2022)While urbanisation is accelerating, cities are facing huge environmental, social and economic challenges. Urban agriculture can contribute to more sustainable cities through better environment and climate, building social ... -
Designing the optimal free stall for dairy cows : effects of free-stall design on cleanliness, milk yield, health, and behaviour
(PhD Thesis;2011:42, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Liggebåsens utforming er av stor betydning for blant annet hygiene og kuenes atferd i et løsdriftfjøs ettersom kua tilbringer hoveddelen av tida si her, hovedsakelig liggende men også stående i båsen. For å unngå at kua ... -
Essentials for sustainable dairy goat breeding program in Tanzania
(PhD Thesis;2016:53, Doctoral thesis, 2022-11-15)The overall objective of this thesis was to develop building blocks essential for establishing a sustainable dairy goat breeding program in Tanzania. To fulfil this objective, three approaches were employed. This included ... -
The direct and indirect effects temperature and snow depth have on the germination of the alpine plant Dryas octopetala
(Master thesis, 2022)High-arctic ecosystems are facing rapid changes due to climate change. These regions are predicted to be heavily affect and see changes at a higher rate than any other. Temperature and snow depth are two climatic factors ... -
Realisering av folkehelse og livsmestring – naturfaglærere i møte med teamet
(Master thesis, 2022)Folkehelse og livsmestring er et tverrfaglig tema i læreplanens overordnede del og blir lagt fram som et kjerneelement i fagfornyelsen 2020 (Meld. St. 28 (2015-2016), s. 47). Hensikt med temaet er blant annet å styrke unge ...