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Dental microwear texture analysis of Smilodon samples from Florida's Pleistocene reveals moderate carcass utilization (like modern African lions) across space and time, with more subtle dietary shifts in response to fluctuating climates. Abstract Smilodon, the iconic saber‐toothed cat, was a Pleistocene apex predator comprised of three morphologically ...
Justin Pardo‐Judd, Larisa DeSantis
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Evaluation of Qualitative Indices of Meat Production in Rabbits
Meat, in most cases, is a basic production in rabbits. The influence on meat quality and quantity have such factors as breed, age, slaughter gain, sex, etc.
Tatiana Dabija, Angela Macari
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Abstract Mysticetes, or baleen whales, have an air sac on the ventral surface of the larynx known as the “laryngeal sac.” The primary hypothesis regarding this structure's function is that it is involved in sound production. However, several other functions have been proposed, including air recycling, air storage, and even buoyancy control.
Gen Nakamura+7 more
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This experiment evaluated the effect of adding macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata) cake replacing corn on body measurements and carcass characteristics of Santa Inês lambs.
Marcelina Pereira da Fonseca+5 more
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Abstract Basking sharks, Cetorhinus maximus (Gunnerus, Brugden [Squalus maximus], Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter, 1765, vol. 3, pp. 33–49), feed by gaping their mouths and gill slits, greatly reorienting their cranial skeletons to filter food from water.
Tairan Li+12 more
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Predicting Horse Skin Weight from Carcass Weight [PDF]
A study was conducted to provide information on the skin weight of Pyrenean horses and to determine whether there is a measurement to predict this based on carcass weight. Hot carcass weight (HCW) and fresh skin weight (SW) were recorded for 58 horses aged 12 months entering a Catalan commercial slaughter facility between September 2009 and June 2010 ...
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Abstract Domesticated European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have long been chosen as laboratory model organisms. Despite this, there has been no definitive study of the vertebral musculature of wild rabbits. Relevant descriptions of well‐studied veterinary model mammals (such as dogs) are generally applicable, but not appropriate for a species ...
Nuttakorn Taewcharoen+3 more
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The Performance of Entik as Result Crossbreed of (Muscovy>
A research has been conducted to investigate the performance of entik as result crossbreed of muscovy and duck as a meat producer. The method using of this research was experimental method.
Roesdiyanto Roesdiyanto, DD Purwantini
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Hydrogel Composites and Their Potential Application in Animal Production and Health
With emerging concerns about environmental contamination and safe animal production practices for increased animal welfare, research has increased in search of alternatives to promote sustainable production. The application of naturally derived hydrogels presents a great opportunity for exploration and application for animal production purposes ...
Victoria Anthony Uyanga+4 more
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Analysis of slaughter traits in geese depending on breed, sex and length of rearing period
: The aim of the study was to analyze some slaughter traits in 3 breeds of geese: the commercial hybrids of White Kołuda (W-31), and birds of conservative flocks of Pomeranian (Po) and Kielecka (Ki) geese depending on sex and length of rearing period ...
Lidia Lewko+3 more
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