T hesis based on analyses of existing data from an experiment performed at AU combined with a literature study.
Three groups of bull calves were raised on different feeding regimes varying in concentrate/roughage ratio and with or without a compensatory growth period. Even though maize silage (up to 90% of the ration) was used as roughage and animals were housed indoor this dataset represents interesting aspects also in relation to organic farming and animal welfare. Initial slaughter groups allow for quantitative estimation of accretion rates in body and carcass.
Experimental data including health recordings, performance, carcass and meat quality and rumen wall conditions are available for further analyses. There is possibility to decide a specific subject for the thesis. Datasets are available in Excel and SAS-files. Data analyses have been performed.
To be decided in agreement with the supervisor, but preferable in 2024-2025.
Department of Animal- and Veterinary Sciences, AU Campus Viborg, DK-8830 Tjele.
30 ECTS: Theoretical thesis based on literature studies and/or analysis of issued and edited data sets.
The MSc student is invited to co-author a scientific publication.
