Search for dissertations about: "Emma Brunberg"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Emma Brunberg.

  2. 1. Tail biting and feather pecking : using genomics and ethology to explore motivational backgrounds

    Author : Emma Brunberg; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; NATURAL SCIENCES; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : It is well known that abnormal animal behaviour is affected by both environment and genetics. This thesis aimed to use behavioural observations as well as gene expression measurements to explore how animals that perform and receive tail biting (pigs) and feather pecking (laying hens) differ from individuals that are not involved in these behaviours. READ MORE

  4. 2. Domestication and early experiences in chickens : Behavior, stress and gene expression

    Author : Pia Katrine Løtvedt; Per Jensen; Jordi Altimiras; Emma Brunberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : A number of animal species have undergone domestication, the process of becoming adapted to living in captivity and in proximity to humans. Common for these species is that they have all developed certain traits, including changes to coat color, body size and level of fearfulness. This has been termed the domestic phenotype. READ MORE