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Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunoglobulin G content and colostrum composition of different goat and sheep breeds in Switzerland and Germany. [PDF]

, 2019
Colostrum represents the sole source to acquire humoral immunity and is an important energy source for newborn lambs and goat kids. However, colostrum composition (i.e., the contents of IgG, fat, protein, and lactose) is affected by various factors such ...
Gross, Josef Johann, Kessler, E C, Bruckmaier, R M, Bruckmaier RM, Gross JJ, Kessler EC   +5 more
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Evaluating observer agreement of scoring systems for foot integrity and footrot lesions in sheep [PDF]

, 2012
Background: A scoring scale with five ordinal categories is used for visual diagnosis of footrot in sheep and to study its epidemiology and control. More recently a 4 point ordinal scale has been used by researchers to score foot integrity (wall and ...
Jasmeet Kaler, Green, L.E., Sam A Mason, Kaler Jasmeet, Kaler, J., Alessandro Foddai, Green Laura E, Foddai, Alessandro, Kaler, Jasmeet, Green, L.E.; id_orcid, Mason, S.A., Foddai, A., Green, Laura E., Mason, Sam A., Foddai Alessandro, Mason Sam A, Laura E Green   +16 more
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Molecular confirmation of Brucella spp. in traditional cheeses: A cross‐sectional study

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Brucella spp. are major zoonotic foodborne pathogens frequently associated with the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products, particularly traditional cheeses. Although previous studies, including molecular investigations, have examined Brucella contamination in Iranian dairy products, molecularly confirmed and ...
Narges Abasi, Ali Mehrabi, Masoud Kazeminia, Shaghayegh Mousavi, Hajar Khedmati Morasa, Peyman Ghajarbeygi, Seyed Sajjad Babaeimarzangou, Razzagh Mahmoudi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

multivariate measure of lactation persistency for dairy sheep

Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2003
The persistency of lactation, i.e. the ability of animals to maintain a rconstant level of production after the lactation peak, represents an interesting trait for animal breeding strategies, allowing for the increase of profitability of animal husbandry via the reduction of production costs.
MACCIOTTA, Nicolo' Pietro Paolo, SANNA S. R, DIMAURO, Corrado, CAPPIO BORLINO A.   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Overview of the re‐evaluation of trace elements as nutritional feed additives in the European Union: characterization, safety, and efficacy

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The re‐evaluation of feed additives in the European Union was outlined in the Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The primary objectives were to ensure safety and verify efficacy, as well as to update authorizations and phase out unsafe additives or those in which the industry expressed no interest.
Gloria López‐Gálvez, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Francesco Cubadda, Mikolaj A Gralak, Christer Hogstrand, Matteo L Innocenti, Joop de Knecht, Marta López‐Alonso, Alberto Mantovani, Alena Pechová, Fernando Ramos, Jürgen Gropp   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin and water requirements of dairy sheep [PDF]

Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2005
The authors review the physiological role and the daily requirement of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), vitamin C  and water in dairy sheep. Regarding the vitamins, classical clinical symptoms and/or non-specific parameters, such as  lowered production and reproduction rates are associated with their deficiencies or excesses.
INFASCELLI, FEDERICO, G. MONIELLO, CUTRIGNELLI, MONICA ISABELLA, BOVERA, FULVIA   +3 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Can Environmental Markets Pay for More Sustainable Farm Dams? A Cost–Benefit Analysis

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Farm dams are widespread artificial waterbodies that play a critical role in agricultural water security. Enhancing these systems through sustainable interventions such as fencing, hardened access points, and revegetation can improve water quality and deliver carbon and biodiversity co‐benefits.
K. U. D. N. Hansani, Lukas Schuster, Peter I. Macreadie, Kym Whiteoak, Martino E. Malerba   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficiency Analysis of Sheep Farms in Cyprus

Agriculture
In this study, an empirical analysis was applied to measure the efficiency level of dairy farms in Cyprus and estimate the capacity of sheep farmers to support the increasing demand for halloumi cheese.
Sokratis Sokratous, Athanasios Ragkos, Georgios Arsenos, Alexandros Theodoridis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

DAIRY SHEEP FARMING IN RUSSIA

In Russia, dairy sheep farming is a profitable but underdeveloped industry. The country’s main problem is the shortage of dairy sheep. Sheep milk is rich in nutrients, ideal for elite breeds and dietary nutrition. The authors see a solution in the implementation of reproduction biotechnology.
Dziova, E.R., Khugaeva, O.M.
openaire   +1 more source