Search for dissertations about: "animal behaviour"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 190 swedish dissertations containing the words animal behaviour.
-
6. Cattle grazing on semi-natural pastures : animal behaviour and nutrition, vegetation characteristics and environmental aspects
Abstract : The knowledge of the grazing behaviour of cattle on Swedish semi-natural pastures and how this relates to the nutritional quality and quantity of the vegetation is low. In a situation where farming is being intensified both nationally and globally, it is important to gain more information about semi-natural pastures and how to utilise this resource properly. READ MORE
-
7. Good enough? Animal welfare in organic poultry production
Abstract : Outdoor access, reduced stocking densities, natural light, no beak trimming, and ‘slow-growing’ broilers provided with raised sitting areas, are some of the main features of organic poultry production intended to improve bird welfare. On-farm studies are important to increase our knowledge of animal welfare in commercial production. READ MORE
-
8. Domestication Effects on the Stress Response in Chickens : Genetics, Physiology, and Behaviour
Abstract : Animal domestication, the process where animals become adapted to living in proximity to humans, is associated with the alteration of multiple traits, including decreased fearfulness and stress response. With an estimated population of 50 billion, the domesticated chicken is the most populous avian species in the world. READ MORE
-
9. Mating behaviour and sexual selection in non-lekking fallow deer (Dama dama)
Abstract : This thesis examines both behavioural and morphological traits influencing male mating success in non-lekking fallow deer (Dama dama). The thesis contains results based on behavioural observations and experimental studies made on Öland and around Uppsala, Sweden. READ MORE
-
10. Attacking predators and fleeing prey : detection, escape and targeting behaviour in birds
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to further our understanding of predator and prey behaviour and decision making in different attack situations. The thesis deals with escape strategies, predator detection ability and prey targeting behaviour. READ MORE