Search for dissertations about: "Karin Alvåsen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Karin Alvåsen.

2. 1. On-farm cow mortality in Swedish dairy herds

   Author : Karin Alvåsen; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : A high rate of on-farm cow mortality (i.e. unassisted death and euthanasia) is both a financial concern and an important animal welfare issue. The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the development of mortality in Swedish dairy herds and to identify characteristics associated with on-farm mortality at cow and herd levels. READ MORE