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Pastoralism, 2018 This study examines pastoralists’ perception on climate change and impacts on cattle production from ten study villages of Monduli District in Tanzania.
E. Kimaro, S. Mor, J. Toribio
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers are reverting to traditional production methods due to the high opportunity costs and unintended consequences of new technologies. This study focuses on row planting technology, which is labor‐intensive and slow without mechanized operations.
Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah +4 more
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Value of Single Source and Backgrounded Cattle as Measured by Health and Feedlot Profitability [PDF]
Commingling cattle in the feedlot increases the odds of cattle getting sick. However, backgrounded cattle are less susceptible to diseases which allow the generalizing statements like "backgrounding is just like single source".
Abidoye, Babatunde O., Lawrence, John D.
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Scientific Reports, 2015 The bacterial community composition and function in the gastrointestinal tracts (GITs) of dairy cattle is very important, since it can influence milk production and host health.
S. Mao +3 more
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Economic Feasibility of Crop‐Livestock Integration System in Brazil
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We investigate the economic feasibility of the Brazilian crop‐livestock integration system. Under this system, the Brazilian farmer can produce soybeans, corn, and graze for cattle on the same land during one crop year. This technology can substantially increase agricultural production in the country.
Yuri C. D. Calil, Luis Ribera
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The Value of USDA Situation and Outlook Information in Hog and Cattle Markets [PDF]
This study investigates the impact of six major USDA reports in hog and cattle markets: Cattle; Cattle on Feed; Cold Storage; Hogs and Pigs; Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook (LDPO); and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). A TARCH-
Good, Darrel L. +2 more
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Potential economic impact assessment for cattle parasites in Mexico. Review
, 2017 Here, economic losses caused by cattle parasites in Mexico were estimated on an annual basis. The main factors taken into consideration for this assessment included the total number of animals at risk, potential detrimental effects of parasitism on milk ...
R. I. Rodríguez-Vivas +9 more
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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 +2 more
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Comparison of immunoassay and real-time PCR methods for the detection of Jembrana disease virus infection in Bali cattle [PDF]
, 2009 A sensitive diagnostic assay for the detection of infections with the bovine lentivirus Jembrana disease virus (JDV) is required in Indonesia to control the spread of Jembrana disease. Immunoassays are used routinely but are compromised by cross-reactive
Desport, M. +5 more
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Effect of heat stress on reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes: A review
Veterinary World, 2016 Heat stress has adverse effects on the reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes. The dairy sector is a more vulnerable to global warming and climate change.
Soumya Dash +5 more
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