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31. Microbial status of irrigation water for vegetables as affected by cultural practices : agronomic aspects
Sammanfattning : Human pathogens present in irrigation water can be transmitted to plants. Consumption of fruits and vegetables irrigated with pathogen-contaminated water can cause illness in humans. Leafy vegetables that are consumed fresh are particularly prone to cause such illnesses. LÄS MER
32. Stewardship towards responsible management of pesticides : the case of Ethiopian agriculture
Sammanfattning : This thesis examines pesticide use, practice and associated human health and environmental impacts in the Ethiopian Rift Valley. It uses participatory action research as a philosophy and methodology in order to understand the Ethiopian pesticide delivery system so as to bridge the gap amongst the main actors and create a space for dialogue. LÄS MER
33. Labour input in Swedish intensive beef cattle production : physical work environment and motivation
Sammanfattning : Red veal and young bull production are the two main intensive beef finishing systems in Sweden and utilise practically all male calves from the dairy and suckler cow herds. This thesis examined labour input and physical working conditions in the two systems in order to identify factors influencing these parameters. LÄS MER
34. Physical workload and musculoskeletal symptoms in the human-horse work environment
Sammanfattning : Most work in horse stables is performed manually in much the same way as a century ago, with old-fashioned tools and equipment. It is one of the least mechanised sectors dealing with large animals, which often involves work in awkward postures and lifts of heavy loads. LÄS MER
35. Slaughter - not only about animals : an interdisciplinary study of handling of cattle at slaughter
Sammanfattning : In order to get meat for human consumption animals have to be slaughtered. In Sweden, about 450,000 cattle are slaughtered every year; in 2011 93% of these were slaughtered at the 16 largest slaughter plants. Maintaining acceptable animal welfare standards in the industrial slaughter of animals places great demands on the management and staff. LÄS MER
