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The decomposition of a dead body is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a wide range of factors [1]. Insects in particular have a profound influence on decomposition [2]. Facilities dedicated to the study of human taphonomic processes, known colloquially as 'body farms', must therefore acknowledge the key role of insects in the biology of death.
Burkhard, Madea, Elke, Doberentz
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Flea and tick treatment satisfaction, preference, and adherence of U.S. cat owners prescribed topical fluralaner (Bravecto® Topical Solution for Cats) [PDF]
Background: Fluralaner is a novel isoxazoline compound and the only systemically distributed ectoparasiticide approved in the United States for re-dosing at up to 12-week intervals for flea and tick control in cats.
Robert Lavan +3 more
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AbstractBillions of animals live and die under deplorable conditions in factory farms. Despite significant efforts to reduce human consumption of animal products and to encourage more humane farming practices, the number of factory-farmed animals is nevertheless on an upward trajectory.
Moen, OM, Devolder, K
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Background Hypocalcemia has detrimental effects on health and performance of dairy cows. As hypocalcemic cows show reduced feed intake, we hypothesized that cows with reduced combined rumination and eating time (CRET) may benefit from Ca supplementation.
Pablo Pinedo +7 more
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Research Note: Methods in detecting signs of life after gaseous stun in broilers
: To be compliant with religious requirements for poultry, slaughter facilities using controlled atmosphere stunning may require a reliable method for detecting signs of life.
Shelby G. Goncalves +3 more
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Vulnerability of Rice Farmers to Climate Change in Kwara State, Nigeria
Climate unpredictability and weather extremes are being projected as capable of presenting additional challenges for farmers currently engaged in the low-technology based food production systems in sub-Saharan countries like Nigeria.
Sheu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi +4 more
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Applications of strategically acquired gradient echo imaging to neurodegenerative diseases
Background: One major thrust in radiology today is image standardization with a focus on rapid, quantitative, multi-contrast data collection and processing. Methods: Strategically acquired gradient echo (STAGE) imaging1-4 is one such method that uses
E. Mark Haacke
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Contract farming is an arrangement in which buyers request farmers to provide agricultural goods under contract, as opposed to procuring these in spot markets. This chapter provides an introduction to contract farming and explains its significance and considerable expansion in contemporary agriculture.
Perez Nino, Helena, Oya, Carlos
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A Review of Success Factors for Piglet Fostering in Lactation
Piglet movement from one sow to another, or fostering, is required in modern pig farming but there is little available literature on the most effective strategy.
Jena G. Alexopoulos +3 more
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Nitrogen Turnover on Organic and Conventional Mixed Farms [PDF]
Separate focus on crop fertilization or feeding practices inadequately describes nitrogen (N) loss from mixed dairy farms because of (1) interaction between animal and crop production and between the production system and the manager, and (2 ...
Halberg, Niels +2 more
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