Browsing Master’s theses (BioVit) by Issue Date
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Operational optimization of Biofilm Membrane BioReactor (BMBR) for decentralized wastewater treatment
(Master thesis, 2018)Biofilm Membrane BioReactor (BMBR) is a promising technological combination of moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) with membrane bioreactor (MBR) for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. It has resulted in prominent ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Development of alternative baits based on rest raw materials, low-valued and surplus fish for baited gear fishing of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
(Master thesis, 2018)The experiment was conducted to develop the alternative baits from low-valued and surplus fish for pot and longline fishing of Atlantic cod. Minced herring and capelin were used to produce baits for pots with increasing ... -
Manufacturing alternative baits for longline fishing of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) by optimizing the diet processing and formulations of raw materials by extrusion and coating technology
(Master thesis, 2018)Atlantic cod is one of the main fish specifies for commercial fishery in Norway which largely utilizes the longline technique for fishing. This method requires baits as an important element. Ideal longline baits should be ... -
Effekt av ukentlig registrering av vekt og fôrforbruk hos slaktegris : erfaringer fra åtte besetninger i Trøndelag
(Master thesis, 2018)Når denne oppgaven skrives, opplever norsk slaktegrisproduksjon utfordrende økonomiske tider. En måte å øke lønnsomheten i produksjonen på er å øke produktiviteten. Fôrkostnaden er den største utgiftsposten i norsk ... -
The domestication of Oreochromis mossambicus in a breeding program in Mozambique
(Master thesis, 2018)This study describes the establishment of a baseline and a base camp for the development of a genetic enhancement program for the Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, with the scope of utilising both additive and ... -
In-vivo and In-sacco method for testing dry matter digestibility of Norwegian cold-blooded horses
(Master thesis, 2018-06)Two types of feeds with different fiber sources were investigated in five caecum cannulated Norwegian cold-blooded horses. This objectives of the experiment was to increase fermentable fiber (Sugar beet pulp) into horse ... -
Beyond blanket solutions : examining the potential of community seed banks to improve maize seed security in Northern Malawi
(Master thesis, 2019)In Malawi, maize seeds are a sociopolitical currency and the Malawian government’s primary tool for addressing severe and chronic food and seed insecurity. The large-scale government and donor-sponsored seed subsidy program ... -
Karakterisering av leukocytter i råmelk hos melkekyr og i blodet hos deres nyfødte kalver
(Master thesis, 2019)Hensikten med denne oppgaven var å undersøke populasjonen av hvite blodceller i råmelk fra ku og i blod fra deres respektive kalver. I tillegg ble en eventuell sammenheng mellom hvite blodceller i råmelk og i blod hos kalv ... -
Genetic variation in relation to stress from computed tomography in Norsvin Landrace pigs
(Master thesis, 2019)Resilience towards stress is an important trait as it has implications for animal welfare, and can reduce labour costs. Though some traits included in breeding programs cover disease resilience, general resilience towards ... -
Exploring challenges and opportunities of an agricultural territory using Life Cycle Assessment
(Master thesis, 2019)Biomass of agricultural origin (BAO) has many uses and results from human activities in a specific context. Its management should consider the associated environmental impacts. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized ... -
The role of age in the selection of police patrol dogs using a standardized behavior test
(Master thesis, 2019)Police patrol dogs face many challenging situations, and only a proportion of dogs are suitable for this work. It is desirable to identify suitable dogs as early as possible, allowing unsuited dogs to be released for other ... -
High and low fat diets, leucine and DHA influence growth, gene expression and fatty acid composition of different tissues in Atlantic salmon (salmo salar L)
(Master thesis, 2019)The main goal of this master thesis project was to examine how protein to lipid ratio in the diets, and DHA and leucine in combination, interact and affect the energy utilization for growth and lipid and protein deposition ... -
New activity-based fertility traits for Norwegian Red dairy cattle : definitions, heritabilities and comparison to traditional fertility traits
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of this study was to define and calculate heritabilities for new activity-based fertility traits for Norwegian Red (NRF) dairy cattle. The traits were time from calving to first high activity episode (CFHA), first ... -
Effekt av fôrstyrke i kvigeoppdrettet på fødselsvekt, avvenningsvekt og kalvingsvansker i ammekuproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2019)Hensikten med denne oppgaven var å undersøke hvordan fôrstyrken i kvigeoppdrettet påvirker fødselsvekt, avvenningsvekt og kalvingsvansker i ammekuproduksjon. Fôrstyrke ble definert ut fra fôropptak i antall FEm (fôrenheter), ... -
Dietary effect on skeletal development of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2019)The main aim of this thesis was to study the effect of dietary treatments on the skeleton of Atlantic salmon. This experiment was conducted prior to moving the fish to the seawater phase. The starting weight of the salmon ... -
Genome-wide association study of resistance to cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS) in Atlantic salmon (Salmon salar L.)
(Master thesis, 2019)Cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS) is considered as a serious viral disease in Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon. Outbreaks of the disease occur without any observable signs and CMS primarily affects adult salmon. In 2011, piscine ...