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The Herfindahl neutral point: A firm‐level threshold for managing market concentration with evidence from US hog packing

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper derives a firm‐level threshold, the Herfindahl Neutral Point, from the standard concentration index used in merger review. At this threshold, a marginal expansion leaves the index unchanged. Firms below the threshold reduce concentration when they expand; firms above it increase concentration.
Andrew J. Keller, Krishna P. Paudel
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Replacing Alfalfa Hay With Barley Silage in High‐Concentrate Diets: Chewing Behavior, Ruminal Fermentation, Total‐Tract Digestibility, and Milk Production of Dairy Cows in Mid‐Lactation Phase

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
We assessed lactation productivity in dairy cows when replacing alfalfa hay with barley silage. A 50% replacement increased feed intake, whereas total replacement improved nutrient conversion to milk. Barley silage can effectively replace alfalfa hay, enhancing sustainability and resilience in dairy production amid forage quality constraints and market
M. R. Naji‐Zavareh, F. Hashemzadeh, M. Alikhani, M. Khorvash, A. Kahyani, F. Ahmadi   +5 more
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Processing Suitability and Flavor Profiles of Wagyu Beef Tallow from Different Anatomical Regions

Molecules
This study investigated the technological properties and volatile flavor profiles of tallow from three anatomical regions of Wagyu cattle, omental fats (OF), perirenal fats (PF), and subcutaneous fats (SF), smelted at temperatures ranging from 100 to 160
Yanxia Xing, He Zhu, Mengqi Li, Yanfei Yang, Mengliu Zhu, Yushu Wang, Zien Li, Baochen Xu, Yang Yu, Lizeng Peng   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A DECISION SUPPORT AID FOR BEEF CATTLE INVESTMENT USING EXPERT SYSTEMS [PDF]

The beef cattle investment decision provides an excellent opportunity to increase the economic efficiency of beef cattle production. The investment questions that face beef cattle producers are of interest to beef cattle producers, educators, and ...
Falconer, Lawrence L., Long, Charles R., McGrann, James M.   +2 more
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Use of Restricted Nursing and a Bovine Appeasing Substance on the Welfare, Growth Performance, and Response to Vaccination of Beef Calves at Weaning

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
The effects of restricted nursing (RN) and the administration of a bovine appeasing substance (BAS) on days −8 and 0 in relation to weaning were evaluated. Both strategies were effective in improving the growth performance of beef calves. Regarding welfare, BAS ‐especially on day 0‐ was more effective than RN.
Denise E. Mussalafo, Marcelo Vedovatto, Aylpy R. D. Santos, Dalton M. Oliveira, Fabiana A. M. Sterza, Mariana Santos, Helena B. C. R. Batista, Jaíne G. Garcia, Andréa R. D. L. Souza   +8 more
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Mechanism and Control of Pseudomonas Biofilm Formation: Based on the Relationship between Quorum Sensing and the Second Messenger [PDF]

Shipin Kexue
As the dominant spoilage bacterium in meat, Pseudomonas poses a significant threat to meat quality and safety. The biofilm of Pseudomonas not only enhances stress resistance but also provides bio-protection, thereby making the decontamination of ...
YUAN Yini, ZHOU Guanghui, DONG Pengcheng, LIU Yunge, ZHU Lixian, HAN Guangxing, TONG Lin, XIAO Yang, ZHANG Yimin
doaj   +1 more source

Economic Impacts of Restricted Animal Movements in Mexico Due to Increased Mexican Regional Bovine Health Criteria [PDF]

Tuberculosis restrictions on animal movement have important implications for Mexican producers and consumers as well as the U.S. beef cattle industry. The restrictions cause decreased Mexican cattle exports, increased domestic fed beef production, and ...
Cunningham, Megan E., Peel, Derrell S.
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LncRSFD Alternative Splicing Modulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Adipocytes Through Sponging miRNAs

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This study identified a molecule named lncRSFD, which is highly expressed in sheep adipose tissues. The lncRSFD gene generates two distinct transcript variants via alternative splicing: lncRSFD‐L and lncRSFD‐S. Functionally, lncRSFD alternative splicing (lncRSFD‐L/S) promotes the proliferation, differentiation, and lipid metabolism of adipocytes ...
Jinpeng Wang, Qiuyang Li, Zhiying Wang, Shan Zhang, Kassahun Bekana, Qingfeng Zhang, Juanshan Zheng, Hongwei Xu, Xianyong Lan, Chuanying Pan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations Between Thoracic Ultrasound Chute-Side Evaluations and 60-Day Outcomes in Feedyard Cattle at Time of First Treatment for Respiratory Disease

Veterinary Sciences
Accurate prognosis at first treatment for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is essential for timely interventions and management decisions. This cross-sectional observational study evaluated 819 commercial beef feedyard cattle at chute-side for first BRD ...
Luis F. B. B. Feitoza, Brad J. White, Robert L. Larson, Tyler J. Spore   +3 more
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IMPACTS OF THE URUGUAY ROUND TRADE AGREEMENT ON U.S. BEEF AND CATTLE PRICES [PDF]

The Uruguay Round trade negotiations completed in April 1994 reduced beef trade barriers. Trade barriers for beef products have historically been significant.
Brester, Gary W., Marsh, John M.
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