This study was conducted at VikingGenetics' bull breeding station in Falkenberg, Sweden. The bulls waiting for the results of their progeny testing at this station are either kept in group housing or individual housing. Since both of these housing systems have advantages and disadvantages, it was in the interest of VikingGenetics to know which of these housing systems is the best. The aim of this study was to investigate the welfare of the bulls in these two housing systems through behavioural observations and the use of activity monitors. In the preparations for the study 16 bulls, 8 in each housing system, were chosen.

SAMMANFATTNINGMänniskans förbrukning av fossila bränslen har ökat drastiskt de två senaste seklerna. Detta har lett till en ökning av växthusgasutsläpp vilket i sin tur inneburit en höjning av jordens lufttemperatur, den så kallade växthuseffekten. Mellan 1970 och 2004 ökade de globalaväxthusgasutsläppen med cirka 70 %. (Naturvårdsverket 2008a). Ungefär 25 % av Sveriges klimatpåverkande utsläpp uppskattas komma ifrån matkedjan.