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Animal Research and One Health, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 94-104, February 2026.By reviewing the development history, this study summarizes the main factors and corresponding pathways that affect the evolution of meat production in China from both internal and external perspectives. Based on this, we predict future development trends.
Pengcheng Li +6 more
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Decentralized Wind Energy Systems as Catalysts for Urban Resilience: A Design Framework
Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 2, Page 682-700, February 2026.ABSTRACT Confronting the escalating extreme weather events (EWEs) and intensifying winds, this study proposes an active response to these issues by exploring decentralized wind energy production for Peng Chau Island, Hong Kong. It integrates theoretical perspectives on energy democracy—empowering local communities through energy autonomy—and urban ...
Tian Cheng
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Acute Stress Response to Winter Pre-Lambing Shearing in Ewes With and Without Maternal Experience
Austral Journal of Veterinary SciencesThis study aimed to compare the acute stress response to winter pre-lambing shearing between ewes with and without maternal experience. Twenty-four Finnish Landrace x Polwarth ewes in the last month of gestation were used.
Adriana Nusspaumer +8 more
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Do endangered sheep breeds have an advantage in organic farming? [PDF]
, 2006 Endangered breeds are not compulsory for organic farming, but adapted and local breeds are considered suitable for Organic Farming. In the year 2001, 240 ewes of six different breeds were introduced on the experimental farm of the Institute of Organic ...
Rahmann, G
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.Maternal nutrition during gestation is a crucial factor affecting offspring development. This study explores the impact of maternal dietary protein levels on the transcriptome and miRNAome of skeletal muscle in lambs. Twelve Akkaraman breed ewes were assigned to three dietary groups—standard (SP, 119–198 g/day), high (HP, 160–270 g/day), and low (LP ...
Bilal Akyüz +8 more
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The effect of maternal nutrition during mid- to late- pregnancy on ewe and lamb behaviour and the association with lamb survival : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2015 Lambing percentage in New Zealand has increased by almost 30% in the last 20 years. This increase is associated with a greater percentage of twin- and triplet-born lambs which have lower survival rates than singletons.
Grönqvist, Gabriella Veronica
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.The study of farm animal behaviour often relies on labour‐intensive observations, which can be impractical in extensive systems. Advances in technology (e.g. accelerometers and global positioning satellite (GPS) devices) can be used to record behaviours frequently, long‐term and remotely. Monitoring behaviour of livestock, in combination with other key
Karin Schütz +5 more
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ПРОУЧВАНЕ ВЪРХУ ЖИВОТО ТЕГЛО И ПЛОДОВИТОСТТА ПРИ ОВЦЕ ОТ СИНТЕТИЧНА ПОПУЛАЦИЯ БЪЛГАРСКА МЛЕЧНА
Животновъдни науки, 2011 The purpose of investigation was to analyze the information for live weight and fertility of the sheep of Synthetic population Bulgarian milk. The experiment has been carried out in the Institute of agriculture with 397 ewes during the period of2002 ...
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.In tropical systems, peripartum challenges ewe nutrition, making body condition score (BCS) a key indicator of energy reserves and health. This study assessed the effects of BCS at pregnancy diagnosis (BCS‐PD < 3 or ≥ 3), gestation type (singleton or multiple), and time on metabolic profiles, colostrum quality, and lamb performance in 70 crossbred ...
Aline Moreira Borowsky +5 more
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Immunological effects of feeding different sources of vitamin E and seaweed in a sheep herd during the winter season [PDF]
, 2012 In winter fed organic raised sheep inadequate plasma vitamin E levels is common and therefore supplementation is recommended. The objective of the present work was to test the supplementation of natural vitamin E and seaweed meal on the immune status ...
Aanesen, Lise +5 more
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