• Administration of spruce bark (Picea abies) extracts in young lambs exhibits anticoccidial efects but reduces milk intake and body weight gain 

      Blomstrand, Berit Marie; Enemark, Heidi L; Steinshamn, Håvard; Aasen, Inga Marie; Johanssen, Juni Rosann E.; Athanasiadou, Spiridoula; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Sørheim, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-23)
      Background Eimeria spp. are widespread apicomplexan parasites known to cause coccidiosis in livestock, resulting in reduced animal welfare and productivity, particularly in sheep. The treatment options are limited, and ...
    • Beiteprosjektet i Møre og Romsdal 2010 

      Sørheim, Kristin (Bioforsk rapport;6(27) 2011, Research report, 2011-08-08)
      Det er stor førekomst av flått og høg infeksjonsrate av Anaplasma phagocytophilum (sjodoggbakterien) i alle dei undersøkte områda. Våre undersøkingar viser størst forekomst av flått og høgast antal smitta flått i siste del ...
    • Extracts of pine bark (Pinus sylvestris) inhibit Cryptosporidium parvum growth in cell culture 

      Blomstrand, Berit Marie; Enemark, Heidi L; Øines, Øivind; Steinshamn, Håvard; Aasen, Inga Marie; Mahnert, Karl-Christian; Sørheim, Kristin; Athanasiadou, Spiridoula; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Woolsey, Ian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-16)
      The widespread apicomplexan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum is responsible for severe gastrointestinal disease in humans and animals. The treatment options are limited, and the efficacy of available drugs is low. Bark ...
    • Genetic characterization of a small closed island population of Norwegian coastal goat 

      Berg, Peer; Groeneveld, Linn Fenne; Brekke, Cathrine; Våge, Dag Inge; Sørheim, Kristin; Grøva, Lise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-02-24)
      The Norwegian coastal goat is a national and endangered breed. Coastal goat populations are mainly divided with a large mainland and two small island populations. The objective of this study is to describe genetic diversity ...
    • Heart rate sensor validation and seasonal and diurnal variation of body temperature and heart rate in domestic sheep 

      Fuchs, Boris; Sørheim, Kristin; Chincarini, Matteo; Brunberg, Emma; Stubsjøen, Solveig Marie; Bratbergsengen, Kjell; Hvasshovd, Svein-Olaf; Zimmermann, Barbara; Lande, Unni Støbet; Grøva, Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12)
      Advantages of low input livestock production on large pastures, including animal welfare, biodiversity and low production costs are challenged by losses due to undetected disease, accidents and predation. Precision livestock ...
    • The virtual fencing system Nofence - Trials 2013 

      Brunberg, Emma; Bergslid, Rose; Sørheim, Kristin (Bioforsk rapport;8(176) 2013, Research report, 2013-12-20)
      NoFence is a GPS-based virtual fencing system to be used for grazing animals. Each animal wears a collar and if crossing a predefined border, the animal will get a sound warning followed by an electric shock. The aims with ...