The Larger the Egg, the Safer the Nest: A Study on the Negative Correlation Between Nest Predation Rates and Egg Size of Two Tropical Phasianids in Hainan. [PDF]
Zhang Y, Ding Y, Xu Y, Zeng Q, Rao X.
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo +5 more
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Temporal trends and spatial differences of trace elements in osprey eggs in Finland. [PDF]
Viluksela M +8 more
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Shell eggs quality assessment by FT-NIR spectroscopy
Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy was used to non-destructively assess the main quality parameters of shell eggs. By means of a i ber optic probe in direct contact with the shell, acquisitions by diffuse reflectance were carried out ...
RAGNI, LUIGI +6 more
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U.S. Consumer Preferences for Cage‐Free Eggs and Hen Housing Policies
ABSTRACT Farm animal welfare (FAW) continues to be a divisive issue in the egg industry. In the United States, 10 states and most major retailers have implemented policies or voluntary pledges to transition to 100% cage‐free egg sales. We use best‐worst scaling and discrete choice experiments to evaluate U.S.
Vincenzina Caputo +3 more
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Response Surface Methodology-Based Optimization of Localized Heat Treatment for Managing <i>Cimex lectularius</i> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Infestations. [PDF]
Dejene F +3 more
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Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?
ABSTRACT Agribusiness companies may achieve competitive advantage through specialization within niche markets. One such niche is the fresh‐cut fruit and vegetable market, which has been steadily growing in Germany. This study examines whether the specialization of a German fresh‐cut producer grants it with market power within this niche market.
Nikolas Bublik +3 more
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Charting a Sustainable Course: <i>Phaeobacter</i> Inoculation as a Probiotic-Based Strategy for Common Octopus Aquaculture During Early Life Stages. [PDF]
Granja L +4 more
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Heavy metal pollution and blackheaded gull (larus ridibundus L.) breeding ecology
Heavy metals in air, soil and water are a global problem and present a growing threat to the environment. These metals may have profound consequences for birds and can cause a number of sub-lethal effects, such as decreased reproductive success.
Pickard, Kirsty
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