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Effect of access to dam on play behavior in dairy calves in a cow-calf contact system
(Master thesis, 2022)The common practice of immediate separation of cow and calf in dairy production is being questioned, and there is an increasing interest from the public and from the industry to assess alternative solutions for cow-calf ... -
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 ... -
Effect of air-classified faba bean protein on feed production, physical pellet quality, performance, and protein digestibility in broiler chickens
(Master thesis, 2019)Faba bean seed is a good source of crude protein (CP) (293.06 g/kg DM), however soybean meal (SBM) is the dominant protein source in broiler chicken diets. With air classification technique, faba bean seeds can separate ... -
The effect of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae fractions in diets for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) on extruder parameters, pellet quality, growth performance and nutrient utilization
(Master thesis, 2021)This study focused on the effects of dietary inclusion of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) fractions on extruder parameters, pellet quality, growth performance and nutrient digestibility and utilization in ... -
Effect of Crop Load, Conditioning, Gradual Cooling, and Storage Temperature on the Development of Multiple Physiological Disorders in Three Norwegian Apple Cultivars
(Master thesis, 2023)Reducing food waste and post-harvest losses by minimizing physiological disorders is of importance worldwide and in Norway, especially in apple (Malus domestica Borkh). The main cultivar grown in Norway, ‘Red Aroma’, is ... -
Effect of dietary protein and lipid sources on technical quality of pellets for Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2022)The purpose of the research was to examine technical quality of pellets added protein (P) and oil (O) sources of vegetable (V) or marine (M) origin. Four different diets for Atlantic salmon smolts were produced with 1) ... -
The effect of grinding method and extent of pelleting of broiler diets on performance, feeding behavior, and digestive tract functionality
(Master thesis, 2022)Two experiments were conducted for the accomplishment of this thesis. The grinding experiment was carried out with several normal screens and novel screens to study the effect on particle sizes. Grinding with novel screens ... -
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 ... -
The effect of Jersey in Norwegian dairy production
(Master thesis, 2022)Alterations in customer demands has the latest years increased the aggregate demand for milk fat from Norwegian dairy production. To encourage farmers to produce more milk fat, the premium for fat has been increased to ... -
Effect of packaging materials and storage conditions on development on tip rot in carrot
(Master thesis, 2022)Tuppråte er eit aukande problem ved lagring av norske gulrøter, og fører til mykje svinn og tap av god Gulrot er ein av dei viktigaste grønsakene dyrka i Noreg. I 2020 vart det produsert 54 000 tonn gulrot som utgjer ein ... -
Effect of Poultry hydrolysate on growth and welfare in farmed Atlantic Salmon Smolt (Salmo Salar).
(Master thesis, 2023)The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different levels of poultry hydrolysate (PH) on the performance and welfare of 94g per Atlantic salmon smolts. Five experimental diets were fed to the fish for ... -
The effect of processing on physical and chemical quality of pelleted feeds for ruminants
(Master thesis, 2018)This study carried out to examine the effect of feed processing on physical quality of feedstuff and on rumen degradation rate of dry matter, protein and starch. Each of three feedstuffs, barley, maize, and soybean meal ... -
Effect of Red to Far-red ratio on assimilation, growth, and morphology of two cucumber cultivars (Cucumis sativus cv. Hi Light and Imea)
(Master thesis, 2023)The effect of different red to far-red (R:FR) ratios were studied on two cucumber cultivars; 'Hi Light' and 'Imea'. Observations were done on photosynthetic efficiency, morphological characteristics, growth and carbohydrate ... -
Effect of short time temperature alteration on two key reproduction hormone levels of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(Master thesis, 2020)This study investigates the effects of rapid and short temperature change on the levels of the hormones testosterone and estradiol-17β and the subsequent effect on egg maturation in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ... -
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 ... -
Effect of temperature-photoperiod interaction on growth and winter bud development in Norway spruce (Picea Abies)
(Master thesis, 2020)Woody species growing in temperate and boreal regions, like Norway spruce (Picea abies) have to enter dormancy to survive winter and freezing temperatures, while simultaneously maximizing their growing period. Dormancy is ... -
Effect of using insects as a dogfood ingredient: A perspective on technology and nutrition on focus to Lumbriculus variegatus, Hermetia illucens and Tenebrio molitor- A literature review
(Master thesis, 2021)The use of insect as food and feed has been in existence for a very long time as it was used as an alternative protein source for food and feed production. The current food crises has caused researchers to find ways of ... -
Effects of Blue Light on Assimilation, Growth, Morphology, and Water Usage in Cucumber Seedlings
(Master thesis, 2023)Blått lys (BL) kan påvirke plantevekst og -utvikling på flere måter, og agurk (Cucumis sativus) er spesielt sensitiv for lyskvalitet. Formålet med denne studien var å undersøke hvordan ulike andeler BL påvirker assimilasjon, ... -
Effects of Candida utilis as a protein source and replacement of soybean meal and yeast with barley on feed utilization and nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cow diets
(Master thesis, 2020)An increasing global population requires increasing sustainable food production. Today, protein from soybeans is used in concentrates to dairy cows. Climatic conditions make it difficult to grow soybeans and other protein ... -
Effects of changes in the breeding goal on genetic improvement for maternal traits in Landrace pigs
(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 ...