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Does ownership of improved dairy cow breeds improve child nutrition? A pathway analysis for Uganda
PLoS ONE, 2017 The promotion of livestock production is widely believed to support enhanced diet quality and child nutrition, but the empirical evidence for this causal linkage remains narrow and ambiguous.
N. Kabunga, Shibani A. Ghosh, P. Webb
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Foreign labor, peer‐networking and agricultural efficiency in the Italian dairy sector
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract While the presence of immigrants in the agricultural sector is widely acknowledged, the empirical evidence on its economic consequences is lacking, especially from a microeconomic perspective. Using the Farm Accountancy Data Network panel data for Italian dairy farms in the period 2008–2018, the present study investigates the relationship ...
Federico Antonioli +2 more
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AntioxidantsDairy cows face metabolic challenges around the time of calving, leading to a negative energy balance and various postpartum health issues. Adipose tissue is crucial for cows during this period, as it regulates energy metabolism and supports immune ...
Liuxue Li +7 more
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Animals, 2019 Although flavonoids or yeast have been used as feed additives to improve the production efficiency and health of adult cattle, little information is available on their effects on rumen fermentation in calves.
Luxin Kong +6 more
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Animals, 2023 Dairy cow mastitis is one of the common diseases of dairy cows, which will not only endanger the health of dairy cows but also affect the quality of milk. Dairy cow mastitis is an inflammatory reaction caused by pathogenic microorganisms and physical and
Yuanhang She +10 more
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Animals, 2017 Simple Summary Lameness is a major welfare issue in dairy cows. Locomotion scoring (LS) is mostly used in identifying lame cows based on gait and postural changes.
Mohammed B. Sadiq +4 more
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Climate Change Mitigation in the Dairy Sector: Uncovering Heterogeneity Through Eco‐Efficiency Clubs
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Combining climate change goals with economic targets is crucial for the dairy sector, which is a significant contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. In this paper, we assess economic and climate change implications of dairy production with panel data of Irish dairy farms from 2013 to 2021.
Doris Läpple +2 more
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Livestock, methane, and climate change: The politics of global assessments
WIREs Climate Change, Volume 14, Issue 1, January/February 2023., 2023 Livestock at well, Isiolo, Kenya Abstract The relationship between livestock production and climate change is the subject of hot debate, with arguments for major shifts in diets and a reduction in livestock production. This Perspective examines how global assessments of livestock‐derived methane emissions are framed, identifying assumptions and data ...
Ian Scoones
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Effects of glucose on lactose synthesis in mammary epithelial cells from dairy cow
BMC Veterinary Research, 2016 BackgroundLactose, as the primary osmotic component in milk, is the major determinant of milk volume. Glucose is the primary precursor of lactose. However, the effect of glucose on lactose synthesis in dairy cow mammary glands and the mechanism governing
Ye Lin +5 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Fruit and vegetable peels, rich in nutrients such as fiber and phenolic compounds, can boost livestock productivity, enhancing milk, meat, and draught power. Their use as animal feed reduces organic waste, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and decreases dependence on grain‐based feeds, offering a sustainable solution with significant nutritional and ...
Muhammad Wasim Haider +8 more
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