Search for dissertations about: "horse keeping"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words horse keeping.

  2. 6. Managing horses in groups to improve horse welfare and human safety : reactions to mixing and separation

    Author : Elke Hartmann; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate whether specific anecdotal concerns related to keeping horses in groups are supported by science and, if so, provide scientifically based recommendations that could be implemented in practice. The aim of studies I and II was to identify methods for mixing unfamiliar horses that could minimise aggressive interactions and associated risk of injury. READ MORE

  4. 7. Katten också! Exponering för pälsdjur och dess konsekvenser för pälsdjursallergiska barn

    Author : Ann-Charlotte Egmar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Allergens; BAMSE; Can f 1; cat; child; CHQ; dog; horse; environment; Fel d 1; heredity; HRQOL; pet allergy; prevention;

    Abstract : In Sweden about 40-50 % of the population has furred pets at home, primarily a cat or a dog, and about 1520% of the population is allergic to pets. Allergic symptoms may be provoked among pet allergic individuals by direct or indirect exposure to furred pets. READ MORE

  5. 8. Increase of allergic diseases in schoolchildren. The significance of pets and other environmental components

    Author : Bill Hesselmar; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; asthma rhinitis eczema allergy sensitisation tolerance pets environment epidemiology child;

    Abstract : Objectives: 1) To compare the prevalence of allergic diseases in schoolchildren between 1979 and 1991 in two Swedish regions with differing climates, Kiruna in the northern inland mountains, north of the Arctic Circle, and Göteborg on the south-west coast. 2) To study the changes in allergic diseases and sensitisation during a 5 year follow-up period. READ MORE