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Removal of three proteinaceous antinutrients from a soybean cultivar and effects of inclusion in diets processed at two heat levels on nutritional value and gut health for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L)
(Master thesis, 2018)The worldwide, rapid grow of the aquaculture industry is imposing an increasing demand for ingredient feed resources for aquafeeds. Plant-derived ingredients like full fat soybean meal have been widely investigated in ... -
Effekt av prosessering på nedbrytning av tørrstoff og stivelse målt med ANKOM Daisy inkubator
(Master thesis, 2018)Denne oppgaven består av litteraturdel og egne undersøkelser. Litteraturdelen gir en kort oversikt over drøvtyggerens fordøyelsessystem, hvordan den fordøyer fôr og hvordan fordøyelsesforsøk kan bli gjennomført. Fôrrasjonen ... -
Isolation and characterisation of bioactive components from Saccharina latissima and Alaria esculenta and their effect on proliferation and migration of intestinal epithelial cells (RTgutGC) in vitro
(Master thesis, 2018)The human population is projected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050. This means increased demand for food, pharmaceuticals and feed for fish and farm animals. There is a high focus on meeting these demands by developing novel ... -
Predikerte avlsverdier for egenskaper på det Norske Landsvinet funnet ved bruk av prinsipal komponent analyse
(Master thesis, 2018)Avlsarbeidet til det Norske Landsvinet blir driftet av Norsvin. I dag er det 27 egenskaper med i avlsmålet, men det brukes 49 egenskaper når en beregner avlsverdier. Disse egenskapene blir delt inn i grupper hvor det blir ... -
Reconstruction and modelling of amino acid synthesis in Salmo salar
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis documents the process behind the reconstruction of the Salmo Salar Amino Acid Synthesis model (SalSAA). The model is a mathematical description of amino acid biosynthesis and protein polymerisation in Atlantic ... -
Do insect fungivores that visit polypore cafes aid sporedispersal?
(Master thesis, 2018)Dispersal of wood-decaying fungi has been well studied, but the importance of insects for the dispersal of spores are less documented In this study I sampled beetles from red belt conk, tinder fungus and aspen bracket by ... -
CombCut : selective control of docks (Rumex spp.) in grassland
(Master thesis, 2018)Rumex spp. are known as troublesome weed species in grassland, both in pastures and on arable land, reducing both grass yield and forage quality. A novel machine called CombCut (Just Common Sense AB) has been designed to ... -
Utilizing shared segments for build-up genomic relationship between the Norwegian and the Swedish Fjord Horse
(Master thesis, 2018)Challenges in conservation of native breeds, like the Norwegian Fjord Horse, require an evaluation of the relationship between animals in different countries. Traditionally pedigree data have been used to calculate ... -
The effects of environmental enrichments, group size and confinement length on play behaviour in juvenile Norwegian dairy goats (Capra hircus)
(Master thesis, 2018)Lek blir ofte betraktet som en indikator på god velferd i unge pattedyr siden det sjelden forekommer under vanskelige forhold. Det vil derfor være nyttig å vite hvordan endringer i noen normale produksjonsforhold påvirker ... -
Influence of compost, vermicompost and digestate on nutrient status and secondary metabolites, Lactuca sativa L. as a model
(Master thesis, 2018)Peat is the most commonly used substrate in greenhouse cultures due to its predictability and performance. Though significant environmental costs and CO2 emissions are associated with harvesting of peat. It is therefore ... -
The effect of tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA) on body weight management in growing silver foxes (vulpes vulpes) as a model for dogs (Canis familiaris)
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis consists of two parts, one general part concerning obesity and obesity related health problems in dogs. In addition, the general part gives an overview of methods to prevent obesity with restricted energy intake, ... -
Effect of afternoon feeding of particulate limestone on layers' performance, egg and bone quality
(Master thesis, 2018)An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of split feeding of calcium on the laying performance of hens in the first production cycle, and to study the egg and bone quality of endof-lay hens. A total of 7700 ... -
Pellet technical quality of feeds for Atlantic salmon
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In vivo and in vitro study of dark pigment development in Atlantic salmon using novel methods based on image analysis
(Master thesis, 2018)The appearance of skin and fillet muscle of Atlantic salmon, are the most important quality parameters for consumers. Salmon skin with pearl-shiny, bluish appearance is associated with high quality and freshness while a ... -
QTL analysis of pre-harvest sprouting resistance in SHA3/CBRD x Naxos spring wheat population under different environmental conditions
(Master thesis, 2018)Pre harvest sprouting (PHS) in wheat refers to an untimely germination of mature kernels within the spikes before harvest while still in the mother plant. This is the single most important factor for quality-degradation ... -
Sustainable management and design of North American orchards supplying the hard cider industry
(Master thesis, 2018)The hard cider industry is quickly growing in North America. In this research I investigate how apple production in North America has adapted to meet the demands of the rapidly growing hard cider industry, and whether this ... -
Defense priming and epigenetic mechanisms in regulating resistance against Botrytis cinerea in strawberry
(Master thesis, 2018)Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic pathogen that is reported to cause disease in more than 1400 plant species. Each year the fungi cause yield losses of great economic importance and is the most important pathogen in ... -
Seasonal variation in fillet quality of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2018)The Aquaculture industry are providing fresh seafood all year around, and the demand for safe and nutritious, quality food is increasing. Atlantic salmon are released into sea cages where they are reared until slaughter. ... -
Effects of UVB light on laying hens and eggshell quality
(Master thesis, 2018)The effects of UVB lights on laying hens and eggshell quality were investigated in this study. UVB light treatment was provided by Philips TL 20W/12 RS SLV/25 tube light. The lights were on 2x30 min per day and were turned ... -
Forekomst av sub-klinisk melkefeber hos Norsk Rødt Fe (NRF) : en pilotstudie ved Senter for husdyrforsøk
(Master thesis, 2018)Denne oppgaven består av en teoridel og egne undersøkelser. I teoridelen blir ulik litteratur knyttet opp mot ubalanse i mineraltilførselen og risiko for utvikling av sub-klinisk melkefeber gjennomgått. Melkefeber er en ...