Search for dissertations about: "swine"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the word swine.

  2. 11. African swine fever in Uganda : epidemiology and socio-economic impact in the smallholder setting

    Author : Erika Chenais; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In the last decade millions of people have been able to leave poverty, increasing the regional demand for meat and livestock products. In combination with reforms in market and agricultural policy, this has led to an increase in pig production in sub-Saharan Africa, most notably in Uganda. READ MORE

  4. 12. On the immune response in porcine enteric diseases : with special reference to swine dysentery, proliferative enteropathy and PMWS

    Author : Märit Andersson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Enteric infectious diseases are a common problem worldwide among pigs. It is important to gain a better knowledge about the pathogeneses of the diseases and the local immune response, in which the intestine has a very important role. READ MORE

  5. 13. Induction of a non-allergic inflammation in the human respiratory tract by organic dust

    Author : Britt-Marie Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Swine farmers; airway inflammation; bronchial responsiveness; organic dust; interleukins; lekotrienes;

    Abstract : Swine farming is an occupation associated with high exposure levels to organic dust, but gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulphide are also contributing to the potentially hazardous exposure. The prevalences for respiratory symptoms, chronic or work-related, are increased among swine farmers, compared to both the normal population as well as other farming categories. READ MORE

  6. 14. Innate immune airway responses after exposure to ultrafine and ambient particles : in vivo and in vitro models

    Author : Anna Steneholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Inhalation of ultrafine and ambient particles in the air triggers a response in the innate immune system of the airways. This thesis explores measures to reduce exposure to organic dust, to dampen the adverse immune effects of chronic organic swine dust exposure and develop a refined in vitro bronchial mucosa model to reduce in vivo toxicity testing on humans and animals. READ MORE

  7. 15. Organic dust from pig environment induces activation of human T cells

    Author : Charlotte Müller-Suur; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Organic dust; T cells; NK cells; cytokines; cellular activation;

    Abstract : Farmers suffer more frequently from inflammatory airway disorders than the population in general and a ongoing airway inflammation has been shown also in symptom-free healthy farmers. Exposure in a swine confinement building causes an intense airway inflammation with recruitment of inflammatory cells, predominately neutrophils, in healthy, previously, non-exposed subjects. READ MORE