Results 61 to 70 of about 215,060 (304)

The Economics of Raising Replacement Heifers: Estimating Direct Costs Using the Replacement Heifer Calculator

open access: yesEDIS
Each year, cattle producers must decide what to do with new calves. There are two options for the females: sell them as weaned heifers or keep them to raise as replacements to build the herd. There are benefits to both.
Hannah Baker
doaj   +3 more sources

SOROPREVALENCIA DE LEPTOSPIROSE EM BOVINOS NAS MESORREGIÕES SUDESTE E SUDOESTE DO ESTADO RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRASIL.

open access: yesCiência Animal Brasileira, 2012
The presence of anti-leptospira spp. aglutinins in 1360 bovine serum samples was determined in clinically healthy animals from different breeds, at more than three years old. Cattle were raised in intensive systems on 136 farms of 18 counties, 10 located
Geder Paulo Herrmann   +5 more
doaj  

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

open access: yesAgribusiness, 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
wiley   +1 more source

Agroecological, Land-Elevation and Socioeconomic Determinants of Raising Livestock in Bangladesh

open access: yesAgriculture, 2018
This paper determines the influence of agroecological, land-elevation and socioeconomic factors in the raising of different types of livestock in Bangladesh using nationwide sub-district level data from two Agriculture and Livestock Censuses of 1996 and ...
Sanzidur Rahman
doaj   +1 more source

Analisis Faktor-faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Motivasi Beternak Sapi Di Desa Koto Benai Kecamatan Benai Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The objectives of this research are : 1) to know the characteristics of cattle farmers in the village of Koto Benai -Kuantan Singingi, 2) to determine the factors that influence motivation in raising cattle of Koto Benai Village ~ Kuantan Singingi and 3)
Febrina, D. (Dewi)   +1 more
core  

Profitability Analysis of Dairy Cattle Farming of Village Cooperative Members in Semarang Regency [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The study aimed to analyze the profitability of dairy cattle business and the factors that affect the level of profitability of dairy cattle farming at Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) members in Semarang Regency. The research method used survey method.
Handayani, M. (M)   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Topological Properties of International Commodity Market: How Uncertainty Affects the Linkages?

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The study aims to explore the network topology of the international commodity market by examining the interconnections among 21 commodity futures across various categories, including energy, precious and industrial metals, and agriculture. We analyze the market structure of these commodity futures under both low and high uncertainty conditions
Ibrahim Yagli, Bayram Deviren
wiley   +1 more source

Organic farming on grasslands [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Sustainable agriculture has currently been considerably supported by the EU which positively affects development of organic farming in EU member states.
Friebel, Ludvik   +3 more
core  

“Robin Hook”: The developmental effects of Somali piracy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Copyright @ 2011 Brunel UniversityNaval counter-piracy measures off Somalia have failed to change the incentives for pirates, raising calls for land-based approaches that may involve replacing piracy as a source of income.
Shortland, A
core   +2 more sources

Climate‐Smart Dairy Practices: The Role of Practice Clusters in Enhancing the Performance of Dairy Farms in Kenya

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate variability is affecting the productivity, profitability, and resilience of smallholder dairy producers in developing countries. The adoption of climate‐smart (CS) dairy practices has been promoted to mitigate these negative effects. However, while interest in dairy CS practices is growing, empirical evidence on their adoption patterns
Mercy Mburu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy