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Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Neospora caninum is a major cause of abortion in cattle worldwide, causing significant economic losses. Despite Victoria's critical role in Australian dairy production, little is known about the local epidemiology of N. caninum and the effectiveness of control measures.
PP de Oliveira Nogueira +5 more
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Enhancing the nutritional and health value of beef lipids and their relationship with meat quality [PDF]
, 2014 This paper focusses on dietary approaches to control intramuscular fat deposition to increase beneficial omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and conjugated linoleic acid content, and reduce saturated fatty acids in beef.
Scollan, Nigel D. +11 more
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Journal of Applied Animal ResearchThe objective of this five-year study was to evaluate how breed composition affects growth performance and temperament of beef heifers developed in a forage-based system.
Ashley K. Edwards +4 more
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Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Mashona cattle are an indigenous Sanga cattle breed from Zimbabwe, used for beef production and known for their mothering ability and adaptation to harsh tropical environments. Growth and reproductive traits are key determinants of efficiency in beef production.
Maxman Gomo +3 more
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Synchronizing estrus in beef heifers with prostaglandin and syncromate B [PDF]
, 1976 1776-1976 "Buffalo to Beef" is known as Cattlemen’s Day, 1976Forty-five of 50 heifers were in estrus 1 to 5 days after 7-day synchronization implants were removed. Prostaglandin was injected one day before implants were removed.
McKee, R.M. +9 more
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Performance and parasitosis in heifers grazing mixed with sows [PDF]
, 2000 The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of mixed grazing with first season heifers and pregnant sows on animal performance, gastro-intestinal helminths, pasture quality and sward structure during three grazing seasons.
Monrad, J. +3 more
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AnimalsThis study evaluated enteric methane (CH₄) emissions, dry matter intake (DMI), and performance in rearing beef heifers fed either a Guinea-grass-only diet (0WCS) or Guinea grass supplemented with whole cottonseed (WCS) at 0.5% of body weight (BW). Twenty-
Olegario Hernández +8 more
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Meta-analysis of the effects of monensin on performance of beef replacement heifers and beef cows
Translational Animal Science, 2022 Abstract Although performance benefits of monensin have been extensively studied in finishing cattle, growing cattle, and dairy cows, considerably less published work is available evaluating response to monensin supplementation in cow-calf production systems.
Shane Gadberry +5 more
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Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Girolando breed, a cross between Holstein (Bos taurus) and Gir (Bos indicus), is the primary choice for dairy production in Brazilian tropical regions, as it combines high productive potential with adaptation to the tropical environment.
Laura B. da C. Pereira +6 more
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Animal, 2017 Accommodating cattle indoors during the winter is widely practiced throughout Europe. There is currently no legislation surrounding the space allowance and floor type that should be provided to cattle during this time, however, concerns have been raised ...
M. Keane +4 more
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