Effekten av gruppstorlek för hälsa och tillväxt hos kalv i storbox med kalvamma

Sammanfattning saknas

Vreta Kluster aims at supporting projects of the newly developed research- and innovation (R&I) -agenda. During autumn 2015, we have developed project ideas that both meet SLF criteria and are in line with the R&I agenda. The priority projects are:
1. Knowledge compilation and dissemination …

The purpose is to examine haylage 'intolerance' in horses, which is expressed as diarrhoeic faeces in some horses when they are fed haylage (sometimes also when fed hay). A typical appearance is two-phase faeces - one solid and one liquid. It is not known why or how this condition appears, and it …

Plan nutrition is an important input in Swedish crop production, both from a cost effectiveness point of view and from a crop value point of view regarding both quality and yield. To optimize the usage of plant nutrition is therefore of great importance for a profitable crop production. …

The aim for the committee of soil management is to find systems of tillage, structural improvement and establishment of crops that can sustainably provide a high yield at a low cost for agriculture. To reduce the environmental impact, reduce soil compaction and increase fertility are further …

Global livestock production must be intensified to meet the demand from a growing human population. However, this must not be at the expense of reduced animal health and deteriorated animal welfare. Infection with parasitic worms of ruminants is a major constraint on an efficient pasture-based …

Water has a central role for all processes in and on the ground. During dry years and inferior stands during springtime, irrigation is vital for optimizing grain production. Knowledge about water-maintenance and water-economy are vital to develop long-term sustainable solutions for culture systems. …

The ley has a significantly greater impact on livestock production efficiency than any other crop in Swedish agriculture. In ley and maize forage production trial funds from Stiftelsen lantbruksforskning (the Foundation for agricultural research) are sought to the core funding of the field trials …