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Meat quality of hull calves fed only grass or only herbs for 8 weeks prior to slaughter matches that of concentrate-fed bull calves [PDF]

, 2012
The organic rules require that bull calves are raised outdoor at least 6 months a year in Denmark and are fed at least 60% roughage of the total diet.
Jensen, S.K., Therkildsen, M., Vestergaard, M.   +2 more
core  

Weighted Single-Step Genome-Wide Association Study for Growth Traits in Chinese Simmental Beef Cattle

Genes, 2020
Improving the genetic process of growth traits is one of the major goals in the beef cattle industry, as it can increase meat production and reduce the cost of raising animals.
Z. Zhuang, Lingyang Xu, Jie Yang, Huijiang Gao, Lupei Zhang, Xue Gao, Junya Li, B. Zhu   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Impacts of Health and Environmental Information Nudges on Meat Choices: Where Does Goat Meat Fit?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Amidst a recent surge in US goat meat imports to meet growing demand, this study contributes to the meat demand literature by examining consumer preferences for goat meat, a relatively healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to other popular meats.
Binod Khanal, Sunil P. Dhoubhadel, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr.   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contributions of the hair sheep breed Santa Ines as a maintenance host for Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in Brazil

Parasites & Vectors, 2014
Background Hair sheep breeds are a new, cost-effective option for the diversification of livestock in the Midwest region of Brazil. They are grazed extensively with cattle as well as in isolation in small areas.
Marcos Valério Garcia, Renato Andreotti, Fernando Alvarenga Reis, André de Abreu Rangel Aguirre, Jacqueline Cavalcante Barros, Jaqueline Matias, Wilson Werner Koller   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Whole blood transcriptomic analysis of beef cattle at arrival identifies potential predictive molecules and mechanisms that indicate animals that naturally resist bovine respiratory disease

PLoS ONE, 2020
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a multifactorial disease complex and the leading infectious disease in post-weaned beef cattle. Clinical manifestations of BRD are recognized in beef calves within a high-risk setting, commonly associated with weaning,
M. Scott, A. Woolums, C. Swiderski, A. Perkins, B. Nanduri, David R. Smith, B. Karisch, W. Epperson, J. Blanton   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Animal‐Based Brands Taking the Plant‐Based Opportunity: A Tasting Experiment Exploring Consumer Acceptance of Plant‐Based Brand Extensions

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how consumer taste and brand equity perceptions shape the acceptance of plant‐based milk products. Using a blind/informed tasting experiment, we evaluated consumers' willingness to buy (WTB) and taste perception of a plant‐based milk alternative produced by a traditional dairy brand, compared with competing plant‐based ...
Federico Parmiggiani, Mirta Casati, Elena Castellari, Fosca Vezzulli, Veronica Vitali, Milena Lambri, Claudio Soregaroli   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beef Cattle Markets and COVID ‐19

, 2020
Cattle producers and markets faced massive disruptions due to COVID-19 in both supply and demand for cattle and beef Restaurant and foodservice shutdowns affected beef demand Closures and slowdowns of beef processors caused a logjam of live cattle in the
Charles C. Martinez, J. Maples, Justin R. Benavidez   +2 more
semanticscholar   +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
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of Burkholderia mallei in Microbiological Culture: A Comparative Analysis of PCR Primer Sets

Pathogens
Glanders is a highly contagious and often fatal zoonotic disease of equids caused by Burkholderia mallei, a pathogen of significant concern due to its potential for bioterrorism.
Jéssica Cristine K. Moriya, Paula Adas P. Suniga, Ana Clara L. Araújo, Maria Goretti Santos, Juliana S. G. Rieger, Cynthia Mantovani, Rodrigo Jardim, Márcio Roberto Silva, Flábio R. Araújo, Lenita R. Santos   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Slow-Release Urea Supplementation on the Performance of Beef Cattle

Animals, 2020
Simple Summary Plant-based feedstuffs, such as soybean meal and rapeseed meal are utilised to supply rumen degradable protein (RDP) and rumen undegradable protein (RUP) in the diets of ruminant animals (e.g., cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat).
S. Salami, C. Moran, H. Warren, J. Taylor-Pickard   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source