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Fatty acid profile of feral cattle meat
Marismeña is a feral Spanish cattle breed reared in the Doñana National Park, whose meat quality is traditionally appreciated in the area of influence. We assessed male (n = 32) and female (n = 22) Marismeña calves raised in their natural habitat (n = 30)
Sergio Nogales +5 more
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Feral pigs (Sus scrofa) are important reservoirs for zoonotic and livestock pathogens in Australia, but robust information on the spatial distribution of pathogens in pig populations remains limited. We analysed serological data from a systematic, state‐wide surveillance program to investigate spatial heterogeneity in exposure to Brucella suis and ...
AJ Bengsen +10 more
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PICO question In auction market calves at high risk of developing bovine respiratory disease (BRD), does delayed (14–30 days) vaccination with a modified live vaccine (MLV) for viral respiratory pathogens versus administration of MLV on-arrival ...
Ashlee Ambs +2 more
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ABSTRACT Understanding how nutritional management and genetic background influence hepatic metabolism is important for improving the nutritional quality of bovine products in tropical production systems. This study evaluated breed‐associated differences under a common dietary regimen and diet‐related differences within the Nelore breed with respect to ...
Laíza de Kássia Mendes da Conceição +12 more
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Global beef production: Trends, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable development
Abstract Sustainable livestock systems require managing trade‐offs and synergies across productive, socioeconomic, and environmental dimensions to meet rising global beef demand. We present a biophysical framework to analyze how management‐driven energy allocation is manifested through herd size and total and per‐head beef productivity.
Nicolas Caram +4 more
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Xylanase - complex efficacy in high-energy diet for bulls finished in feedlot
Enzymes can be an interesting additive in high energy diets for feedlot cattle. However, literature is inconsistent on this subject. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate animal performance of feedlot bulls receiving high energy diet, composed of a ...
Mikael Neumann +5 more
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Structural change in feedlot cattle death loss rates
IntroductionIndustry reports and anecdotal evidence indicate that the death loss rate in cattle feedlots has increased over time. Such increases in death loss rates impact feedlot cost and thus profitability.ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study ...
Mark Buda +3 more
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ABSTRACT The current state of agricultural production is characterised by a linear model of production and consumption, which has led to negative environmental consequences. In Argentina, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the economy, particularly in the Pampas region.
A. A. Rodríguez +4 more
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Productive performance of Holstein calves finished in feedlot or pasture
The use of animals from dairy farms is an alternative to meat production since it provides an increment of total income for farmers. This study aims to evaluate the performance of Holstein calves finished in two feeding systems (feedlot or pasture ...
ANA MARIA O. DIAS +6 more
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Pre-feedlot in vivo measurements to predict slaughter body traits in sheep [PDF]
: This study investigated the relationships between pre-feedlot in vivo measurements body mass index (BMI), frame, and body compactness and body traits measured before and after slaughter in sheep.
Karoline Barcellos da Rosa +9 more
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